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She intuitively grasps that love is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the heart of Shropshire, young Deborah finds herself irresistibly drawn to a new preacher, leading her to make a bold choice to live with him as if they were husband and wife, despite the absence of marriage. She intuitively grasps that love is akin to discovering a mystical golden arrow—a lesson that still eludes Stephen. Their unconventional relationship, which merges the practicalities of rural life with a breathtaking appreciation of the natural world, mirrors the struggles of her brother Joe and his bride Lily. 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