Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. I have never once read about Charles I or his daughters- Elizabeth, Mary, & Henrietta Anne. All of this info was new to me. I usually don’t read about this period or later in British history because, honestly, I find it boring. Ms. Watkins made the lives of these three royal women more engaging for me. Again, this was new info but I felt it was presented in a good way. I would recommend for a history buff. ~ Jessica N (Reviewer), NetGalley

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Was anyone else completely unaware Charles I had daughters? Just me? History tends to gloss over those it deems unimportant, and I loved learning more about these women that had been shunted aside. Although not terribly in-depth this is very informative and an enjoyable read. ~ Liliyana Shadowlyn (Reviewer), NetGalley

The daughters of Charles I are not people that I know a great deal about - the same goes for a majority of the population I imagine! This book uses various resources including sections of letters & other quotes to tell their stories. This was a most informative insight into these ladies' history. The book was obviously well written & researched. Like many non-fiction books it did get a bit dry & slow going in places but on the whole it was a reasonably easy read. I did enjoy the inclusion of source material - including many letters - but found that this did cause the narrative to head off at a tangent at times. On the whole this was a good read & an interesting book. ~ Debra Found (Reviewer) , NetGalley

This is a peep into the boudoir and (even the mail) of four British princesses of the 17th century Stuart era, one of whom married the Prince of Orange and another who joined the French court, becoming confidante and lover of the Sun King. This is a great little book which pulls all the punches and bundles the women’s lives into one small readable package. Famous male monarchs have a habit of pushing the female family members out of the history books, (many written by men I suspect) but Sarah- Beth Watkins redresses this in this powerful informative little book. Although the book does focus on their father King Charles 1st of England, his beheading and his son’s restoration to the throne, these details are only inserted as a means of explaining the whole family ‘s life and tribulations. Their home life was turbulent as their famously charming father Charles (yet tyrannical absolute monarch) married Henrietta Maria, a deeply unpopular French and Catholic queen. Subsequent civil war would tear their family apart. The book’s title, The Tragic Daughters of Charles I clearly outlines the contacts. Anne died young. Elizabeth remained a prisoner prior to her father‘s execution, moving from place to place before dying at the age of 14. We read an emotional account of her final meeting with her father on the eve of his execution. The eldest daughter, Mary, is on the book cover and features widely. Designated as Princess Royal, Mary married William II, Prince of Orange of the Netherlands at the age of 9, the marriage unconsummated for several years. One of her sons, born after his father’s death, would become King William III of England. Her life in the Netherlands was unhappy and following her brother’s restoration to the Kingship, returned to England where she died of smallpox in 1660, as had her younger sister. The youngest daughter, Henrietta, was born as her mother fled from Parliamentarian armies. Initially in care of the Countess of Morton, she escaped to France to join her mother and was subsequently raised in the French court. She endured a deeply unhappy marriage to the King's brother Philippe, Duke of Orléans. A confidante and (we highly suspect) lover of the Sun King, although becoming pregnant several times only two of daughters (Marie Louise and Anne Marie) survived to adulthood. A lover of arts, she was part of the Secret Treaty of Dover which enabled her to revisit England. She too fell ill and died at the young age of 26 years, deeply mourned in France. Much of the information is gleaned from documents and personal and professional letters (for example between Charles, Henrietta Anne and Mary.) None of the Stuart sisters lived to reach thirty and the carefree regal life one would expect of a Princess was not obviously evident in their short lives. At a young age they faced uncertain futures due to the complexity of political upheaval at the time of their untimely births. This book brings together the women’s stories which make for a tremendous read, their lives shattered by the Civil War and the execution of their father. ~ Carina McNally, Book Reviewer

I loved this because it was very informative and enjoyed the history. ~ Samantha James (Reviewer), NetGalley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most people discuss the son of Charles I, there is less said about Charles's daughters. Watkins does a fantastic job of looking into the sad life of the unpopular monarchs daughters in an interesting and emotive manner. I am very keen on learning about women in history so this was an excellent read for me. ~ sara marsden (Reviewer), NetGalley

A thoroughly enjoyable, well-written book following the lives of the daughters of Charles I and Henrietta Maria. The story flows chronologically, with the girls' lives being told within the context of their father's greater struggle to hold on to his crown and -eventually - his life. Sarah-Beth Watkins has a wonderful writing style, which entices the reader in and keeps their attention throughout the tragic stories that are being retold.. The research is impeccable and the authors passion for her subjects is obvious - especially for the baby of the family, Henrietta Anne, who married the brother of King Louis XIV and died after a short and mysterious illness. The Tragic Daughters of Charles I follows the girls throughout their lives, focusing on their relationships with each other and their family, whilst keeping the reader all-too-aware of the dramatic events surrounding them and the turmoil into which their family - and England - has been thrown. While it focuses on the daughters, the stories of Charles I, Henrietta Maria and Charles II - as well as Louis XIV and the French court - are retold in vivid detail. I can recommend this book to anyone with a passion for the Stuarts and Louis XIV, but also to those who want to learn more about Charles I's family in particular. ~ Sharon Connolly (Reviewer), NetGalley

The book is a mine of information and was entertaining and kept me reading until the end. Women back then were often little more than political pawns but it was refreshing to see that at least one of Charles I's daughters played an important yet forgotten role in history. I highly recommend this book. ~ Janis Lauzon, NetGalley

This was an interesting book that focused on the much ignored Stuart sisters. I enjoyed how this was spilt up in the different decades and it had a perspective switch when talking about each sister. Watkin's writing was clear and was written in a way that was not dry. This really helped move the story of the women along. I have previously read about Charles I and II but I knew nothing of their daughters and sisters. This made me want to look further into their lives as this was really interesting. ~ Bethany Younge, NetGalley

Loved this historical story. Rich and in depth oh great knowledge I didn’t know about Charles I daughter’s and him as well. The twists and turns that their lives took is unbelievable, and sometimes unbearable to take in all at once. How this one family took many blows after another and still managed to serve. I love storylines like this so that I may dive into their world and ride along to see how these events truly unfold before us.... I highly recommend this book..... ~ Dawn Killian , NetGalley

This is classic Sarah-Beth Watkins: short and enthusiastic. I dive right in whenever she publishes a new book, as I know it will be good. Don't let the size put you off, though, it's still full of information. It's perfect for an introduction to the topic or for those who want to read history but are daunted by bigger and/or more scholarly works. What I find great about Watkins' books is that she makes reading history enjoyable and accessible. Watkins' books are definitely not boring. ~ Camille Brown, NetGalley

An enthralling and fascinating look at a tumultuous period of history, and I loved learning so much about the family of Charles I - it's books like these that make me wish I'd 'got' history at a much younger age as I used to think it was all just very boring and a list of dates! This book is far from that and it is a real life royal soap opera with all the goings on over the years! With many scandals rocking England and France at the time it was just fascinating to have it all set out in chapters covering the various years, and seeing how the young girls grew up and what was expected of them in marriage, and in dealing with ill health made their stories so touching and often tragic and this book has helped me connect with these young women and I'm glad their stories are being shared in this way. ~ Karen Mace, NetGalley

Although I went into The Tragic Daughters of Charles I not knowing who these women were, I came out of it feeling strangely connected to them. Watkins brings these women to life without burdening the reader with too much extraneous detail. Anyone interested in British history and women in history should absolutely pick up this book! ~ Juli Rahel, A Universe In Words

This fascinating book reminds us, as it’s sometimes good to be reminded, that being born a princess was often not a good thing. Well researched book with nice use of primary sources. ~ Tammy Buchli , NetGalley

I enjoyed reading about these sisters. Sarah Beth-Watkins has written a detailed, well-research account and the letters help to bring them alive. The relationship between Charles II and Henrietta is especially poignant. Full review here: https://bookaddiction.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-tragic-daughters-of-charles-i-mary.html ~ Lisa Sanderson, Book Addiction

This non-fiction aims at telling the stories of lives of three daughters of Charles I, who are usually left a little in the background by historians concentrating mainly on the king, and, subsequently, his son restored to the throne. I found this book extremely informative and learnt a lot about the lives of women, the sisters and their mother and relatives of whom I knew almost nothing. The book is easy to follow and I recommend it to any reader interested in the history of England in the 16th century. ~ Beata B. Reviewer , NetGalley

This is my third biography by this author and, as her previous offerings, it has been meticulously researched and converted into a very readable book. The timeframe of the book spans the 1600s from 1630 onwards and it is a time period I actually knew hardly anything about and I have come away from reading this biography a little bit wiser as to what transpired at this time, which includes the reign of The Sun King, Louis XIV, and in fact much of Henriette Anne’s story plays out at his court. This could have so easily been a very dry biography, but Watkins possesses the skill to convert facts consisting of letters and accounts into a coherent story of the life of these ill-fated Stuart princesses. If you enjoy royal histories, you will probably enjoy this book and I would recommend checking out all of Sarah-Beth Watkins’ biographies. Links: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2792069219 https://lolaetlavie.wordpress.com/2019/04/25/book-thoughts-the-tragic-daughters-of-charles-i-sarah-beth-watkins/ ~ Lola James, Lola Et La Vie

After reading about the wives of Henry VIi in the early 1500's and now about the daughters of King Charles I (himself executed in 1649), I marvel at the fragility of life in the Middle Ages, and wonder that sufficient individuals survived to even propagate the species. Not just poor health, malnutrition, lack of hygiene, and contagious diseases, afflicted the populace. Even the royals were subject to death or worse on a whim. This fascinating narrative examines the lives of Charles I, his wife, and their many offspring. ~ Mallory Haws, NetGalley

Having a love of thorough history and having read each of Ms Watkins' previous books on the lives of historical figures, particularly those who have seemingly been neglected from most other historical accounts, it was a no brainer to pick this up. The author has an intense love of both the topic and period she is writing about and the historical characters involved, and her enthusiasm, which shines through, is infectious. As ever, SBW includes many primary sources, most of which are in the form of letters, and I must admit, some of them were rather tedious and longwinded to get through. She seems to manage with considerable ease and aplomb the precarious nature and fine balance between providing enough interesting information but without overloading the reader; in my opinion, this is an aspect the author nearly always gets right, and this book is no exception. The meticulous research carried out is second to none and translates into a well rounded, believable history lesson. It's easy to read, engaging and accessible to everyone whether history buff or evader. At under 200 pages, this is a concise introduction to the little known daughters of Stuart dynasty King Charles I. His reign was one of the most tumultuous in English history and whose intense unpopularity later ended in his execution. His daughters each can be said to have contributed to the legacy of England in their own ways despite their rather short lives. These troubled daughters were all-powerful and their stories are told in a coherent manner whereby they each come alive on the page. ~ Lou, Reader's Retreat

As a short introduction to a time period and set of people I really knew nothing about, this book was excellent. It provided just enough context to the family and the war being fought that you understood how the children of Charles I would have grown up- always shadowed by war and the death of their father, as well as the danger to their own lives. Charles' two longest surviving daughters, Mary and Henrietta Anne, obviously remain the center of the book. Both women lived short and tragic lives, but did their best to support their brother Charles II on the English throne and promote English interests on the continent. I was especially impressed by Henrietta Anne's impact on French theater, literature, and politics. Despite an extremely unhappy and abusive marriage, she managed to promote peace between France and England, and it seems safe to say that if she had lived longer would have made an even larger impact on French politics. This book was a great introduction for someone like me, who knew nothing of the subject, and definitely made me want to find more detailed biographies or histories of the time period and learn more. ~ Anne Morgan, NetGalley

I majored in history and have always had a soft spot for British Royal History, but I was never entirely familiar with the Stuart family. This book was packed with non-fiction facts about the doomed family of Charles I, as told from the viewpoint of his daughters. Although this book is non-fiction it was told in a story format, so it never felt like a dull textbook. Each daughter's life was expertly told to place the reader in their shoes. Each tragedy felt like it was happening to a friend. Women are aren't generally as well known as their male counterparts, especially in a patriarchal monarchy. And though these women were never Queens Regnant like their ancestors Mary I and Elizabeth I, they were no less influential. Full of the trials and intrigue of the French and English courts in the mid 17th century, THE TRAGIC DAUGHTERS OF CHARLES I gives an expansive view of the perils of monarchy in both England and France. ~ Amanda Blott, NetGalley

The Tragic Daughter of Charles is a well-named, and well-presented account of the daughters born to Charles I and his wife. The author, as ever, relies extensively on the letters her subjects wrote, and these are often presented in their entirety allowing the reader to understand the subjects well. In some ways, it glosses over the Civil War and the Restoration of Charles II but this is because the focus is on the daughters/sisters and I believe the author manages to isolate them well from the greater backdrop of events, while also including the pertinent points. A thoroughly enjoyable, short, read. ~ M J Porter , NetGalley

This book was amazing! I can't give it all away, you are going to have to read this one yourself. The sad and short lives of these princesses still evoke sympathy for their short and dramatic lives. Add this to your to read shelf now! ~ Rebecca Hill , NetGalley

Charles I’s reign had been an extremely tumultuous period in the English history. Charles I was a very unpopular king that was accused by his Parliament of being a tyrant and was executed at Whitehall. Watkins makes a very remarkable description of Charles I’s daughters' troubled lives. They played a vital role given that they contributed to the restoration of the English monarchy and in particular, Henrietta Anne was vital in the signing of the secret Treaty of Dover that marked the end of hostilities between France and England. Therefore, she presents them as very powerful figures that, despite their brief lives, left a strong mark in the English history. Throughout the book we are given the opportunity to read several of the letters they wrote and it’s breathtaking to read how in many occasions they easily sacrificed their lives for the wellbeing of their countries. ~ Francesco Camodeca, NetGalley

The Tragic Daughters of Charles I, traces the lives of Mary, Elizabeth and Henrietta Anne from their births to their deaths. As I read the first part of this book, the thing that struck me most was the sad circumstances the children often found themselves in after their father was executed. Even the male heirs weren't spared with the passing of their father. The youngest children Elizabeth and Henry seemed to have been the most unfortunate, as they were handed around to benefactors of the state, often their father's enemies. It seemed clear the new regime didn't quite know what to do with the pair. Mary and her brothers James and Charles, while not immune to the change in regime, were old enough to conduct their own lives outside of England. Mary was able to create an existence for herself as the wife of William of Orange in Holland, and offer assistance to her brothers James and Charles as they attempted to claim back the throne and their place in English history. Henrietta Anne seemed to me the most interesting of Charles' daughters. She was whisked off to France to join her mother at the start of the English civil war where she was brought up as a Catholic among her royal cousins. By all accounts, she seems to have led a charmed life, especially after Charles II reclaimed the throne. Her marriage to the Duke of Orleans, brother of King Louis XIV, was greeted as a good match, but it was a difficult one. Nevertheless, she devoted herself to promoting peace and understanding between her two countries and the King of France and her brother Charles II. This is a fascinating account of a family's history, especially the role of women within, who are so often forgotten by history. Not only is this account, well written, but it's also engaging and enjoyable. It is definitely one to read if you are interested in English history. Thanks to Chronos Books for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review. ~ Susan Miller, www.susannesbooklist.blogspot.com

I love history books and learning about this time period in history. There's so much we never were taught in history class in high school and this is absolutely fascinating! ~ Gail Gerard , NetGalley

This is a quick but interesting look at the daughters of Charles I. The Stuarts are an interesting dynasty (my favourite), who always seem to get boiled down to the monarchs and the mistresses, unfortunately. As someone who has a more than solid background in Charles I and the historical context, I think that it is the perfect companion text for anyone who has already read the basics of Charles and the English Civil War. ~ Jessica Storoschuk, NetGalley

Being the first time I have read any of author Sarah Beth Watkins works, I have to say it definitely will not be my last. Written with historical facts, The Tragic Daughters of Charles I , was a page turner! The three daughters of King Charles I lived short, tragedy filled lives. This wonderful work of non fiction shows that the royal court is not all about parties and beautiful ball gowns. I highly recommend this informative and easy to follow book! ~ Angela Sanford , NetGalley

Once again Watkins has delivered a solid book on another spect of European History. The daughters of doomed Charles I of England either died young or made marriages that were difficult to navigate,. The author provides straight forward a narrative that is a pleasure to read, I always enjoy reading about the royal houses of Europe and how closely they were all entertwined. Any reader of history and women’s history will enjoy this latest contribution. ~ Janilyn Kocher , NetGalley

The author is a great storyteller. This book made history come to life. Readers who saw the Versailles series on TV will like this book. ~ Cindy Coe, NetGalley

Sarah-Beth Watkins has done a great job writing a compact yet informative book. This is well written and the history just jumps out of the pages. ~ Heather Bennett, NetGalley

If the description for this book seems a little short, that's probably because there isn't a lot you can say about the daughters of Charles I. None of them would live for long, and none of them would ever truly escape the political turmoil brought about by the execution of their father (and subsequent Republic under Oliver Cromwell). This doesn't mean there lives weren't interesting - they were - it's just you get the feeling they could have been so much more had history not played them such a rubbish hand. I didn't know much about the Stuart monarchy, and knew even less about Charles I, when I started reading this book, but now feel like I've had a great introduction to a truly chaotic era. By focusing on Charles' daughters, I don't feel like I was overwhelmed with facts, figures and dates I won't be able to remember, making it a great way to start learning more about this period in my countries history. This was aided by Sarah-Beth Watkins' writing style, which I'm a big fan of. She makes history easy to read and engaging and has a great way of bringing female characters to life, even when she obviously as limited material to work with (history was, after all written by men who thought women weren't worth much more than to a good marriage). I can't recommend her books enough and would put this near the top of the list. ~ Emma Littlefield, NetGalley

This book is a great introduction to the woman of the period and the fascinating, but shockingly short, lives they led and has whetted my appetite for the period. ~ Emma Cannon, NetGalley

Three princesses, three countries, linked together at a dangerous time for the House of Stuart. The opening pages of the book describe the beheading of King Charles I, setting the scene for the fate and fortune that would await the royal family. Sarah-Beth Watkins gives the reader an in depth understanding of the period with brilliant research, bringing to life the three heroines and the part they played in history. There are tales of flight, courage, marriages and battles, but most of all the love the siblings held for each other. A powerful and poignant read. ~ Jackie Maude, author of High Heels & Beetle Crushers

A fascinating read exploring the three daughters of Charles 1 and their journeys through life. The books tells their stories from their early lives in England through their marriages into the Dutch and French courts. Full of intrigue and scandal this was a thoroughly interesting read which held my attention from start to finish. ~ Amy Dunnett, NetGalley

A fascinating read exploring the three daughters of Charles 1 and their journeys through life. The books tells their stories from their early lives in England through their marriages into the Dutch and French courts. Full of intrigue and scandal this was a thoroughly interesting read which held my attention from start to finish. ~ Amy Dunnett, NetGalley

Highly readable non-fiction of the daughters of Charles I of England. Watkins research goes into the lives of Charles's daughters and their tragic, relatively short lives. Life of royalty was not all ball gowns and tiaras and Watkins shows the loneliness and lack of control women had at the time. Recommend to readers of Alison Weir. ~ Janette McMahon, NetGalley

If you have seen the Netflix show Versailles then you will have a good idea of what this book is about! As a non-fiction book about royals of the 1600s, this book could have been a dry read but it completely avoided that by focusing on the drama and political strength of the daughters of King James. This book easily kept my attention because I became invested in the daughters, particularly little Henrietta who became a political force despite the disadvantage of being a woman of this time. It was also frustrating to see the horrible marriage she was trapped in and how much control her husband had over her. It is definitely a great read and the author really brought this story to life! 5/5! ~ Kristen Medeiros, NetGalley

An excellent history of the turbulent period of 17th-century England, seen through the lives of CharlesI's daughters. We see how they reacted and were treated during the Rebellion that ended in their father's execution. We see how the last surviving daughter worked hard to create alliances between her brother (Charle II) and her brother-in-law (Louis XIII). With plenty of quotes from primary sources, it's an interesting look at a not well-known part of history. ~ Janet Perry, NetGalley

I have read two historical non-fiction books written by Sarah Beth Watkins and this one is my third. I love her writing style and how she structures her books. The Tragic Daughters of Charles I is another great read from her. Again the story is narrated like fiction but is supported by the historical letters and references which is really good. Her writing style is very easy yet it makes the book very interesting without resorting to any complexity. Another advantage is that she keeps her points precise and simple without the need to write unnecessary pages to explain one point or an event. The book has ten chapters and each chapter concentrates on a particular themed story. In the beginning chapters, we get to know about King Charles I and his wife Queen Henrietta Maria and the problems they are facing with the English Civil War. In the later chapters, we get to know about their daughter (Mary, Elizabeth, and Henrietta Anne) and the misery life they lived. Don't be fooled by the length of the book because it is full of useful information. So if like myself you love historical books then you should not hesitate in picking up this. I give The Tragic Daughters of Charles I: Mary, Elizabeth & Henrietta Anne a solid 4.0 stars out of 5.0. ~ Constantine, NetGalley

I found this book to be informative and very easy to follow. I appreciated that the focus was on women who despite their contributions to historical politics are often overlooked for their male counterparts. It seemed to me that Henrietta Anne was the true focus in the end, and her story is so fascinating that maybe we would have been better off with a book entirely about her life. But I understand the decision was made to show her in stark contrast to her siblings, which still made for a great read. The book did seem a little short and maybe at the end a bit rushed, but I still thought it was enjoyable considering this doesn't seem to be an era or group that gets a lot of literary attention. ~ C, NetGalley

I love history so much that this book was just a page turner! I love the hustle and bustle over court life. The behind the scenes of it all. Secret notes and blood lines and rank. I had no idea these siblings had to go through so much and I was very sad at the end. This is a must read for any history lover. KUDOS ~ Cynthia Guerra, NetGalley

5 stars. After reading the authors previous book on Anne of Cleves (Which I loved, and highly recommend), I was very pleased to receive a digital advance reader copy of this book on the three daughters of Charles I, Mary, Elizabeth, and Henrietta Anne. I love Sarah-Beth' s writing, she completely draws you in and you find yourself becoming lost in the pages of her work. The story is told in such an informative and engaging way, that you can't help but feel for the girls and the hard times they endured. I found this hard to put down, a fascinating story of a time that I'm now compelled to find out more about. ~ L.J. , NetGalley

After faithfully viewing 3 seasons of Versailles, I became a bit suspicious of the story plot. Everything just wrapped up a bit too tightly in the final segment. Reading this book kind of put everything right for me. I couldn't put this ebook down until the last page. I still have so many questions but I think that is what a good author intends. Watkins gives us the facts and lets us decide for ourselves who bedded who and how they died. If you are experiencing withdrawals from Versailles, this is the book for you. ~ Donna Pingry , NetGalley

I would like to thank the author Sarah-Beth Watkins and the publisher, Chronos Books, for sending me this ARC. I promise I will have the other review to you as soon as I can. So, I have read a number of Sarah’s books over the past couple of months and I must say that I really do enjoy them. I like how she able to fit an entire story into such a small book. Most of her books are under 250 pages, which is nice if you are looking for a short weekend read. I know short history books make some people a little bit nervous, but don’t let that get to you. What Sarah does here, as in the cases of her other books, is that she makes each and every word matter. You don’t get that stuff that really doesn’t add to the story that she is telling. Everything flows and everything fits; she also does an amazing job with setting the scene and making sure that reader knows just enough to understand what is going on. This focuses on the daughters of Charles I. Yes, the same Charles I who was kind of executed during the English Civil War. Now, a lot of people are probably expecting there to be a lot of information in this book on the English Civil War. I’m here to tell you that’s there’s not. This book is on just as the title says: the daughters of Charles I. Now, I knew about Mary, but I didn’t know about the other daughters. It was kind of interesting to read about them and their lives. Yes, they all had their happy moments, but for the most part, they really didn’t. It really is just amazing how hard life was back in the 1600s. It really makes me glad about all of the technology that we have now. I know a lot of you are probably thinking: how can their story be told in such a short book? Well, it’s all there and it’s all told in a very well written manner. Again, there was a lot going on in this time period, but Sarah just focuses on the daughters. It’s a good change to focus on them. Like I said, I knew about Mary, but not the others. It’s just almost like main stream history has shoved them to the side and nearly forgotten them, which happens a lot to historical women. So overall, a very well written book. It’s short, but to the point. This book will be released on April 26, 2019. ~ Alyson Serena Willow Stone

Sarah-Beth Watkins is an excellent writer and historian and I have loved all her books - this one did not disappoint, either. ~ Janet Pole, Librarian at GC - London, Ontario, Canada, NetGalley

A fascinating book, throughly tells the story of King Charles first's daughters and how the revolution impacted their lives and what happened to them, can't wait to read more from this author, ~ Shelley Myers, NetGalley

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