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The Mayor of Casterbridge

by Thomas Hardy

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Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation

by Joseph J. Ellis

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Aug 04, 2026 02:27AM

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The Moonstone

by Wilkie Collins

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Jul 30, 2026 04:43AM

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