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1. 1. The Night Ship

   

   Set across two timelines, this gripping historical novel intertwines the lives of a young girl in the 17th century and a boy in the 20th century, both aboard the ill-fated Batavia. As the ship sails towards the unknown, the girl navigates the treacherous waters of a mutiny and shipwreck, while centuries later, the boy uncovers haunting secrets that echo through time. The narrative explores themes of survival, resilience, and the enduring impact of history, as both characters confront the ghosts of the past and the mysteries of the sea.

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2. 2. Himself

   

   Set in a small Irish village, this atmospheric novel follows Mahony, a charming and roguish young man who returns to his birthplace to uncover the truth about his mother's mysterious disappearance. As he delves into the town's secrets, Mahony encounters a cast of eccentric characters, both living and spectral, who aid and hinder his quest. With a blend of dark humor and supernatural elements, the story weaves a tapestry of intrigue, revealing long-buried truths and the enduring power of love and memory.

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3. 3. Things In Jars

   

   Set in Victorian London, this inventive historical mystery follows a resourceful, tough-minded woman who makes a living among the city's oddities and is drawn into the search for a missing child; as she follows clues through the underbelly of hospitals, workhouses and curiosities shops she uncovers a macabre trade in bodies and human specimens and confronts painful secrets about identity, belonging and motherhood, with a blend of dark humor, compassion and vivid period detail.

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