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Mr Norris Changes Trains

Christopher Isherwood · 1935 · Book

A sharp, observant portrait of Berlin's final years before darkness falls. Perfect for readers drawn to historical fiction that captures a pivotal moment through intimate, unsentimental storytelling.

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