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The Thirteenth TaleNovel
Diane Setterfieldstandalone novel2006
Gothic, eerie in tone, about identity and books and reading.
The Headless CupidNovel
Zilpha Keatley Snyderstandalone novel1971
Set in north america.
The Lace ReaderNovel
Brunonia Barrystandalone novel2007
Literary & general, about witches, set in north america and small town.
“A crucial plot device is the Ipswich lace that the protagonist's family would make.”
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The Secret of AnatomyNovel
Mark Morrisstandalone novel1994
About murder investigation.
“One day, whilst walking on the beach, he finds a bottle containing a note at the sea's edge.”
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The Supernatural EnhancementsNovel
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Horror, eerie in tone, set in europe.
The House on the GulfNovel
Margaret Peterson Haddixstandalone novel2004
Tense in tone, about coming of age, set in north america.
“A sixteen-year-old boy arranges a housesitting job for the summer, but he starts acting strangely after his family moves in, and his sister begins to suspect they are not supposed to be there.”
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