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Historical mystery and time travel, set in british isles.
Lord DarcySeries
series15 books1964
Mystery & detective and historical fantasy, about murder investigation and wizards.
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“Tim Powers's historical fantasy set during the 1529 siege of Vienna.”
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The Night CircusNovel
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Romance, about forbidden love, set in our world.
Fata MorganaNovel
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About quests and reincarnation, set in 19th century and big city.
“Picard is a hunter of the purest instincts, with an appetite for the ladies, a taste for lemon tarts, and a policeman's nose for hard realities.”
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