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Writer's POV:

By Six, the guests were arriving in numbers. Even more than those who'd been present for the dowry.

The main hall was full already, the dining parlours as well. The main hall was occupied by the nobles, close family friends, friends and other important personalities. The royals and future family in-law would also be celebrating and dining in the big hall. The dining parlors and beautifully lighted gardens, were occupied by the sultanate's people that had ...