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John Wyndhamstandalone novel1957

Science fiction, about aliens and parenthood, set in mid 20th century.

series5 books1965

Fantasy and mythic fantasy, adventurous in tone, set in contemporary.

“The first book in the series, Over Sea, Under Stone, was originally conceived as a stand-alone novel, and the sequence gets its name from the second novel in the series, The Dark Is Rising.”
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The Lair of the White WormNovel

Bram Stokerstandalone novel1911

Horror, about dragons and shapeshifters, set in early 20th century.

“A huge snake or dragon from prehistoric times survives in England, with intelligence and the ability to transform into a lady.”
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London BelowSeries

series5 books1996

Urban fantasy and fantasy, about transported to another world, set in contemporary.

“Most notable is the appearance of the Floating Market at Harrods rather than under Battersea power station.”
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A Little PrincessNovel

Frances Hodgson Burnettstandalone novel1905

Literary & general, emotional in tone, about coming of age, set in 19th century.

“All three versions tell the story of Sara Crewe, a wealthy young girl and the prize student of a private London boarding school who is reduced to poverty and forced to endure the life of a servant under the school's cruel headmistress.”
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The Owl ServiceNovel

Alan Garnerstandalone novel1967

Fantasy and mythic fantasy, set in contemporary.

“During a summer vacation in a secluded Welsh valley, three young people find themselves driven by the spirits of three mythical lovers to reenact an ancient tragedy.”
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