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On the Trail of a Broken Shoe.

9th June 2022

This book has been brought to our attention. Written by John Nelson it includes 19 short stories including one about Billy Marshall.

Copies can be purchased from The Crossmichael Heritage Centre and Catstrand. £12.

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