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by Dermot Bolger. A couple risk everything to afford the house of their dreams.

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The Emperor's Babe

Black girl weds rich old man. Bernardine Evaristo's Roman London is not as you know it.

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A Tale of Two Cities The Old Order

2/5 Lucie Manette is a witness at Charles Darnay's trial for treason at the Old Bailey.

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Edward, Edward

By Abigail Docherty. The story of Edward VI and Lady Jane Grey seen through a child's eyes

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