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  1. Cover of Persuasion1

    Persuasion

    jane austen

    4.1(51)~5 h 20 min book1789

    Discover Jane Austen's 'Persuasion,' a tale of love, regret, and societal pressures in 19th-century England. A timeless romance awaits!

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  2. Cover of dracula2

    dracula

    bram stoker

    4.0(244)~10 h book1897

    Explore Bram Stoker's 'Dracula,' a chilling tale of vampires, curses, and the battle against evil in Victorian England.

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    the daisy chain

    charlotte m yonge

    ~14 h book1874

    Explore Charlotte M. Yonge's 'The Daisy Chain,' a poignant story of family, moral growth, and women's roles in Victorian England.

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    The trial

    Charlotte M Yonge

    ~11 h 40 min book

    Explore faith and integrity in 'The Trial' by Charlotte M. Yonge, a gripping Victorian novel that tests character and beliefs.

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  5. Cover of Passing5

    Passing

    Nella Larsen

    4.2(11)~3 h book1929

    Discover the intricate dynamics of race and identity in 'Passing' by Nella Larsen, as two mixed-race women navigate societal norms in 1920s America.

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  6. Cover of Three Lives6

    Three Lives

    Gertrude Stein

    ~4 h book1909

    Discover the intricate lives of Lena, Melanctha, and Anna in Stein's modernist classic, exploring themes of love, identity, and longing.

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  7. Cover of Frankenstein7

    Frankenstein

    Mary Shelley

    4.0(227)1818

    Explore Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a Gothic masterpiece on ambition, isolation, and the consequences of playing God in early science fiction.

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