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The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
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Shehan Karunatilaka

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

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If you enjoy a blend of biting satire with a supernatural twist, "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" could be a thrilling choice for you. The book entices with its dark humor and a poignant exploration of life amidst conflict. Moreover, it uses a ghostly narrative to reveal the stark realities of 1990's Sri Lankan society, making it not just an inventive story, but also a commentary on political and personal struggles.

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The Dovekeepers - Thryft
Alice Hoffman

The Dovekeepers

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"The Dovekeepers" is for anyone enamored by the strength found in storytelling and history. Hoffman weaves a tapestry of four complex and intricately connected lives against the harrowing backdrop of historical conflict. The richness of the characters and the intersections of their secrets and hopes offer a deeply human perspective on an ancient tale, making it ring true across the ages. It's a book that valorizes the resilience and resourcefulness of women in the face of overwhelming adversity.

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The Cottingley Secret
Hazel Gaynor

The Cottingley Secret

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If you're drawn to stories that intertwine past and present, "The Cottingley Secret" could be a remarkable journey for you. It gracefully weaves the historical intrigue of a real-life mystery with a modern woman's quest for truth. The blend of history and personal growth may just have you questioning where the lines between reality and fantasy lie, much like the characters within its pages.

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The Mad Women's Ball
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Victoria Mas

The Mad Women's Ball

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If you're drawn to historical novels with a gothic twist, "The Mad Women's Ball" could captivate you with its exploration of the blurred lines between sanity and society's expectations. It not only navigates the dark corridors of Salpêtrière asylum but also delves into the intensity of female bonds forged in adversity. The allure of a Parisian setting combined with the grim reality of 19th-century mental health practices makes this a gripping and poignant read.

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All Our Shimmering Skies
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Trent Dalton

All Our Shimmering Skies

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If you're drawn to tales that blend the harsh realities of history with the whimsy of magic, "All Our Shimmering Skies" could be a mesmerizing journey for you. Through the perilous adventures of Molly Hook in war-torn Darwin, you’ll find the pure resilience of the human spirit against a backdrop of both historical and magical elements, woven together by Trent Dalton’s vibrant prose. It’s a compelling mix that could satisfy both a love of gritty historical context and lyrical storytelling.

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Conjure Women: A Novel
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Afia Atakora

Conjure Women: A Novel

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If you're drawn to the power of stories that weave magic, history, and deep-rooted humanity, "Conjure Women" could resonate deeply with you. It captures the spirit and struggles of three mesmerizing characters, entangling you in a tapestry of the supernatural and the all-too-real challenges of the Civil War era. Afia Atakora's prose might just enchant you with its lyrical quality, as you delve into a world where curses and healing are two sides of the same coin.

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The Prisoner of Heaven - The Cemetery of Forgotten Books - Thryft
Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Lucia Graves

The Prisoner of Heaven - The Cemetery of Forgotten Books

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"The Prisoner of Heaven" envelops you in a world that feels both enchanting and dark, with a touch of the gothic allure that Barcelona of the 1950s exudes. If you enjoyed "The Shadow of the Wind," this novel not only builds on that rich tapestry of characters and intrigue but adds a layer of depth to Fermín Romero de Torres, one of the most charismatic figures in the series. It's the perfect blend of suspense and a love letter to literature, connecting past and present in a narrative that promises to haunt and enthrall.

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Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell
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Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell

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Dive into Clarke's debut and you'll find yourself whisked away to a 19th-century England where magic is as real as the very pages you turn. With its intricate mythology and alternative historical narrative, this book offers an immersive experience packed with footnotes that color the world with unique whimsy. The rivalry between Norrell and Strange acts as a central dynamic, making it a curious blend of fantasy, history, and a satire of English society. For those with a penchant for magic and rich historical detail, it's a spellbinding journey.

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Lincoln in the Bardo
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George Saunders

Lincoln in the Bardo

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Imagine stepping into a vivid tapestry woven with historical threads and spectral whispers. "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders does just that, blurring the lines between life and death through the eyes of grieving Abraham Lincoln. It's a narrative symphony that respects the somberness of loss while also sewing in moments of light and levity. For lovers of history, the supernatural, or simply those who appreciate innovation in storytelling, this book is an unforgettable dance with the ephemeral.

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Tyll: A Novel
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Ross Benjamin, Daniel Kehlmann

Tyll: A Novel

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"Tyll" is a fascinating blend of history and myth, tying in the charisma of a legendary trickster to the rich tapestry of 17th-century Europe. Daniel Kehlmann's narrative skill breathes life into Tyll's adventures, making for a vibrant tale where humor and the grim reality of the Thirty Years' War coalesce. If you enjoy stories that transform folklore into a deeply human experience, Tyll's journey through a landscape of historical figures and enchanting episodes will capture your imagination.

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Simple Prayers - Thryft
Michael Golding

Simple Prayers

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Michael Golding's "Simple Prayers" is a bridge across time, mingling the mystical aura of a medieval past with the poignant echoes of the modern AIDS crisis. It's a novel that weaves together the human experiences of love, loss, and the dire need for understanding amidst calamity. The novel's multifaceted narrative not only transports you to a different era but also offers a reflection on contemporary issues, making it a compelling read for both lovers of historical fiction and those seeking deeper insight into humanity's ongoing struggles with epidemics.

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The Visitors - Thryft
Rebecca Mascull

The Visitors

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If you're drawn to stories that weave historical settings with a touch of the supernatural, "The Visitors" by Rebecca Mascull offers a unique journey. Adeliza's challenges in late Victorian England are met with the extraordinary – ethereal entities that become her solace and gateway to communication. This novel isn't just a tale about overcoming the odds; it's a heartfelt exploration of human connection through an unconventional lens.

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A Skinful Of Shadows - Thryft
Frances Hardinge

A Skinful Of Shadows

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If you've enjoyed stepping into historical settings with a supernatural twist, "A Skinful of Shadows" could be your next enthralling read. Frances Hardinge masterfully blends the terrors of the English Civil War with a young girl's ghostly encounters, immersing you in a story where inner battles are as fiercely fought as those on the field. The urgency and bravery of Makepeace's struggle offer a gripping tale calibrated with just the right touch of otherworldly intrigue.

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The Tiger's Wife - Thryft
Téa Obreht

The Tiger's Wife

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Weaving a brilliant latticework of family legend, loss, and love, Téa Obreht, the youngest of The New Yorker’s twenty best American fiction writers under forty, has spun a timeless novel that will establish her as one of the most vibrant, original authors of her generation.In a Balkan country mending from years of conflict, Natalia, a young doctor, arrives on a mission of mercy at an orphanage by the sea. By the time she and her lifelong friend Zóra begin to inoculate the children there, she feels age-old superstitions and secrets gathering everywhere around her. Secrets her outwardly cheerful hosts have chosen not to tell her. Secrets involving the strange family digging for something in the surrounding vineyards. Secrets hidden in the landscape itself.But Natalia is also confronting a private, hurtful mystery of her the inexplicable circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather’s recent death. After telling her grandmother that he was on his way to meet Natalia, he instead set off for a ramshackle settlement none of their family had ever heard of and died there alone. A famed physician, her grandfather must have known that he was too ill to travel. Why he left home becomes a riddle Natalia is compelled to unravel. Grief struck and searching for clues to her grandfather’s final state of mind, she turns to the stories he told her when she was a child. On their weeklytrips to the zoo he would read to her from a worn copy of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, which he carried with him everywhere; later, he told her stories of his own encounters over many years with “the deathless man,” a vagabond who claimed to be immortal and appeared never to age. But the most extraordinary story of all is the one her grandfather never told her, the one Natalia must discover for herself. One winter during the Second World War, his childhood village was snowbound, cut off even from the encroaching German invaders but haunted by another, fierce a tiger who comes ever closer under cover of darkness. “These stories,” Natalia comes to understand, “run like secret rivers through all the other stories” of her grandfather’s life. And it is ultimately within these rich, luminous narratives that she will find the answer she is looking for.

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The Tin Drum (Vintage War) - Thryft
Günter Grass

The Tin Drum (Vintage War)

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From preview - "The Tin Drum is a picaresque magical-realist social-satire fairy-tale. It influenced One Hundred Years of Solitude and Midnight's Children, comparable works of length and complexity."

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The Tin Drum - Thryft
Günter Grass

The Tin Drum

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The publication of The Tin Drum in 1959 launched Gunter Grass as an author of international repute. Bitter and impassioned, it delivers a scathing dissection of the years from 1925 to 1955 through the eyes of Oskar Matzerath, the dwarf whose manic beating on the toy of his retarded childhood fantastically counterpoints the accumulating horrors of Germany and Poland under the Nazis.

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The Tiger's Wife - Thryft
Téa Obreht

The Tiger's Wife

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'Having sifted through everything I have heard about the tiger and his wife, I can tell you that this much is fact: in April of 1941, without declaration or warning, the German bombs started falling over the city and did not stop for three days. The tiger did not know that they were bombs...'A tiger escapes from the local zoo, padding through the ruined streets and onwards, to a ridge above the Balkan village of Galina. His nocturnal visits hold the villagers in a terrified thrall. But for one boy, the tiger is a thing of magic - Shere Khan awoken from the pages of The Jungle Book. Natalia is the granddaughter of that boy. Now a doctor, she is visiting orphanages after another war has devastated the Balkans. On this journey, she receives word of her beloved grandfather's death, far from their home, in circumstances shrouded in mystery. From fragments of stories her grandfather told her as a child, Natalia realizes he may have died searching for 'the deathless man', a vagabond who was said to be immortal. Struggling to understand why a man of science would undertake such a quest, she stumbles upon a clue that will lead her to a tattered copy of The Jungle Book, and then to the extraordinary story of the tiger's wife.

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The Tiger's Wife - Thryft
Téa Obreht

The Tiger's Wife

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"The Tiger's Wife" is a captivating novel that weaves together the myths and realities of a Balkan village through the story of Natalia's search for the truth about her grandfather. The novel's most distinctive feature is the haunting presence of the tiger, which serves as a powerful symbol of the region's past and present struggles. Fans of magical realism and historical fiction will find "The Tiger's Wife" a rewarding and unforgettable read.

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The Tin Drum - Thryft
Günter Grass, Ralph Manheim

The Tin Drum

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If you're drawn to stories that manage to weave together the fantastical with brutally raw historical truths, "The Tin Drum" will be a compelling read for you. Grass conjures imagery with surreal brilliance while dissecting the darker corners of humanity during challenging times. It's an experience akin to a lucid dream set against the tapestry of history, where laughter and horror intertwine, ensuring it stays with you long after the last page.

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The Dollmaker Of Krakow - Thryft
R.M. Romero

The Dollmaker Of Krakow

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In the land of dolls, there is magic.In the land of humans, there is war.Everywhere there is pain.But together there is hope. Karolina is a living doll whose king and queen have been overthrown. But when a strange wind spirits her away from the Land of the Dolls, she finds herself in Krakow, Poland, in the company of the Dollmaker, a man with an unusual power and a marked past. The Dollmaker has learned to keep to himself, but Karolina's courageous and compassionate manner lead him to smile and to even befriend a violin-playing father and his daughter--that is, once the Dollmaker gets over the shock of realizing a doll is speaking to him. But their newfound happiness is dashed when Nazi soldiers descend upon Poland. Karolina and the Dollmaker quickly realize that their Jewish friends are in grave danger, and they are determined to help save them, no matter what the risks.

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