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The Drawing of the DarkNovel
Tim Powersstandalone novel1979
Mysterious in tone, about war, set in renaissance and early modern.
“Tim Powers's historical fantasy set during the 1529 siege of Vienna.”
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Oz and LilySeries
series2 books2012
completed
Whimsical in tone, about quests, set in contemporary and our world.
“Welcome to the most magical house in London, Oz and Lily's family have inherited it together with the mysterious shop downstairs.”
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Five Children UniverseSeries
series27 books1902
completed
Fantasy, set in early 20th century and british isles.
“Neither book is by Nesbit herself, and the two have no direct connection to each other beyond both drawing on her creation.”
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The Spirit RingNovel
Lois McMaster Bujoldstandalone novel1992
Set in renaissance and early modern.
Dwellers in the MirageNovel
A. Merrittstandalone novel1932
Portal fantasy, about transported to another world and identity.
The Swan KingdomNovel
Zoë Marriottstandalone novel2007
About curses and quests, set in secondary world.
“Shadows fall across the beautiful, lush kingdom after the queen is attacked by an unnatural beast, and the healing skills of her daughter, Alexandra, cannot save her.”
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