Chapter 14. John Milton, or: Walking Tour de Force

The Dubious Book of Famous Deeds by The Sonar Network

Jun 6, 202248:26Society & Culture

Allana Reoch is here to learn all the uncomfortably public details about legendary poet John Milton. Will Allana come around on him? Does she have a soft spot for broken things?? Or is John Milton just *that* charming???...

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