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    Priest
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    Priest - Priest by Sierra Simone
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    'Priest' by Sierra Simone follows the taboo romance between a priest, Father Bell, and a woman named Poppy. The story delves into the forbidden love between the two characters, exploring themes of religion, Catholicism, and the struggles faced by Father Bell as he grapples with his faith and desires. The writing style is described as hot, steamy, and provocative, with some readers finding the blend of dirty and sacred elements both uncomfortable and intriguing.

    It’s no secret that reconciliation is the least popular sacrament. I had many theories as to why: pride, inconvenience, loss of spiritual autonomy. But my prevailing theory at the moment was this fuck...

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    The Fifth Queen - Fifth Queen trilogy by Ford Madox Ford
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    Ford Madox Ford's 'The Fifth Queen' is a fictionalized account of Katherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII, depicted as a young, pious woman yearning for a return to Catholicism. The plot revolves around Katherine's entrance into Henry's court, her accidental rise to become Queen, and her struggles with the machinations of Cromwell and the consequences of her own actions. The novel is described as a suspenseful and engaging portrayal of Henry VIII's court near the end of his reign, highlighting the deep ambivalence felt in England about the Reformation.

    MAGISTER NICHOLAS UDAL, the Lady Mary’s pedagogue, was very hungry and very cold. He stood undecided in the mud of a lane in the Austin Friars. The quickset hedges on either side were only waist high ...

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