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Green TownSeries
series31 books1946
completed
Set in mid 20th century.
“Written more than four decades apart, the two novels share Bradbury's recurring setting and nostalgic, myth-making tone rather than a single continuous plot.”
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Robert R. McCammonstandalone novel1991
Emotional in tone, about murder investigation, set in mid 20th century.
Blackbird HouseNovel
Alice Hoffmanstandalone novel2004
About family secrets, set in our world.
Cat's EyeNovel
Margaret Atwoodstandalone novel1988
Emotional and sad in tone, about art and artists, set in mid 20th century.
Invisible GhostsNovel
Robyn Schneiderstandalone novel2018
Emotional in tone, set in contemporary.
“Jamie Aldridge is charming, confident, and a painful reminder of the life Rose has been missing out on since her brother's death.”
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