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    Bloodied Leather: A Shenandoah Neighbors Story
    Bloodied Leather: A Shenandoah Neighbors Story
    Bloodied Leather: A Shenandoah Neighbors Story
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    Bloodied Leather: A Shenandoah Neighbors Story

    By Marsha Ward

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    Isabelle Gilbert chafes against the restrictions that Victorian life puts on a young lady.

    Forced to accept a betrothal to Percival Egmont, an English ex-patriot like her father, she is disturbed by his passion for prize-fighting—and other pursuits. And what if Mama spots the bruise on her cheek?

    Then shared secrets perplex Isabelle even more.

    A “Shenandoah Neighbors” story that extends the Owen Family universe, Bloodied Leather opens a new era for this popular family saga.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMarsha Ward
    Release dateAug 12, 2017
    ISBN9780996146388
    Bloodied Leather: A Shenandoah Neighbors Story
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    Marsha Ward

    Marsha Ward was born in the sleepy little town of Phoenix, Arizona, and grew up with chickens, citrus trees, and lots of room to roam. She began telling stories at a very early age, regaling neighborhood chums with her tales over homemade sugar cookies and milk. Her love of 19th Century Western history was reinforced by visits to her cousins on their ranch and listening to her father's stories of homesteading in Old Mexico and in the Tucson area.Over the years, Marsha became an award-winning poet, writer and editor, with over 900 pieces of published work. She is the founder of American Night Writers Association and a member of Western Writers of America, Indie Author Hub, and Arizona Professional Writers. She makes her home in a tiny forest hamlet in Arizona. When she is not writing, she loves to give talks, meet readers, and sign books.

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      Bloodied Leather - Marsha Ward

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      Bloodied Leather

      A Shenandoah Neighbors Story

      Isabelle Gilbert chafes against the restrictions that Victorian life puts on a young lady.

      Forced to accept a betrothal to Percival Egmont, an English ex-patriot like her father, she is disturbed by his passion for prize-fighting—and other pursuits. And what if Mama spots the bruise on her cheek?

      Then shared secrets perplex Isabelle even more.

      A Shenandoah Neighbors story that extends the Owen Family universe, Bloodied Leather opens a new era for this popular family saga.

      Bloodied Leather

      A Shenandoah Neighbors Story

      Marsha Ward

      Bloodied Leather

      Copyright 2014 Marsha Ward

      http://marshaward.com

      Cover Design by Victorine Originals

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief passages embodied in reviews and articles.

      This book is a work of fiction. The characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are represented fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only and may not be re-sold or given away to other people. Please purchase only authorized electronic editions, and do not participate in or encourage electronic piracy of copyrighted materials. Your support of the author’s rights and hard work is appreciated.

      Published by WestWard Books

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter 4

      Chapter 5

      Thank You

      Other Books by Marsha Ward

      About the Author

      Chapter 1

      San Francisco, California. 1886

      Isabelle Gilbert pulled a blonde curl down alongside her cheek. She repeated the effect with a second lock of hair, then adjusted the coiffure on the other side of her head for symmetry’s sake. She frowned. Mama had such sharp eyes. If the bruise weren’t entirely hidden, she would spot

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