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The novel centres around four people: Gerard and Irene Merriam, their inseparable friend Hugh Colman who once saved Gerard’s life, and Minna, a Jewess. Minna throws common sense and caution to the winds in order to ensure her inheritance and the lives of all four become inextricably bound up in a story of love and ultimate tragedy.]]>enDramaCopyright Audiobookshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/128543a17d03ac5666c77ca821013840.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/idols-by-william-john-locke-1863-1930Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:04:31 +0000William John LockeAudiobooksadfreebooks@gmail.comThe novel centres around four people: Gerard and Irene Merriam, their inseparable friend Hugh Colman who once saved Gerard’s life, and Minna, a Jewess. Minna throws common sense and caution to the winds in order to ensure her inheritance and the lives...http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!

The novel centres around four people: Gerard and Irene Merriam, their inseparable friend Hugh Colman who once saved Gerard’s life, and Minna, a Jewess. Minna throws common sense and caution to the winds in order to ensure her inheritance and the lives of all four become inextricably bound up in a story of love and ultimate tragedy.]]>false9e5ea52a-0980-55d2-80fe-81cda7ee567bepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rough-road-william-john-locke--73411899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73411899Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:17 +0000William John LockeRough Road by William John Locke explores the complexities of life’s journey, highlighting the struggles and triumphs that shape our paths. 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