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Green MouseSeries
series7 books1904
completed
Romance and fantasy, lighthearted and whimsical in tone, about magical artifacts and forbidden love, set in early 20th century and our world.
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The Enchanted CastleNovel
E. Nesbitstandalone novel1907
Fantasy, lighthearted and whimsical in tone, about magical artifacts, set in early 20th century and our world.
“On a dull school holiday, siblings Jerry and Jimmy and their friend Kathleen stumble across a grand, hidden estate in the countryside, with a lake, marble statues, and a maze at its heart.”
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The Night CircusNovel
Erin Morgensternstandalone novel2011
Historical fantasy, mysterious in tone, set in europe.
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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War in HeavenNovel
Charles Williamsstandalone novel1930
Thriller & suspense, about demons and angels.
The Princess BrideNovel
William Goldmanstandalone novel1973
Adventure and humor, set in secondary world.