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The Luminaries

Eleanor Catton, Celia Montolío, Mark Meadows · 2013 · Book

This sprawling Victorian mystery unfolds with intricate plotting and richly drawn characters across a New Zealand goldfield. Perfect for readers who relish complex narratives and immersive historical fiction.

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