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Prompt: Three books, each of which is set in a different century

These are books set during the 1800s

For other centuries:
Set during Mythological Times (Ancient BCE)
Set Pre-19th Century (BCE through the 1700s)
Set in the 20th Century (1900s)
Set in the 21st Century (2000s)
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321 books · 59 voters · list created July 25th, 2022 by Emily Bourque (votes) .
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message 1: by Vicki (new)

Vicki #104 A Tale of Two Cities takes place in 1789 during the French Revolution, not in the 1800s when it was written.


message 2: by John (new)

John Warner Charles Dickens was set in 1840 but written in 1843. I don't believe that this makes it historical fiction.


message 3: by Emily (new)

Emily Bourque Hey John, it doesn't have to be historical fiction. It just has to take place (be set) during that century. In this case, Charles Dickens would qualify!


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