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Dates: during 1952-1952
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Witch & Minster. At the core of the book is a miracle. While digging the foundation for a new Franciscan cloister, young Edwin Widowson unearths a queer, antique fist of pure gold. The friars set a guard to it, but the next night Edwin, persuaded by outlaws, filches the treasure and leaves in its place the hand of his brother, who has been hanged. "Miracle!" cry the good friars in the morning...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Worthy of Sir Walter | 4/28/1952 | See Source »

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