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Populated by complicated characters who are so well described readers will feel they might bump into them on the street,... Full review >

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by Erin Beaty

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THE FREEMASON'S DAUGHTER

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An intriguing exploration of the intersection of politics, religion, and customs of the period—historical fiction at its... Full review >

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