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Book Review: ‘The Peace’ by Laury Silvers
'The Peace' by Laury Silvers is the fourth book in her series recreating 10-century Baghdad, 'The Sufi Mysteries.'
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'No One Prayed Over Their Graves' by Khaled Khalifa is a fascinating character study and a beautiful recreation of early 20th century Syria.
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'Impossible Histories' by Hal Johnson shows how little changes compound into big ones, resulting in history being changed.
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'Austral' by Carlos Fonseca is a fascinating tapestry of people, places, language and history that will leave you breathless.
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'Flint and Mirror' by John Crowley will have you looking at the age-old conflict between England and Ireland in an entirely different light.
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'All The Seas of the World' by Guy Gavriel Kay is a truly wonderful book which will enthral and delight readers over and over again.
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Poetic and accessible, 'All The Horses of Iceland' by Sarah Tolmie tells a remarkable story in a unique way.
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'The Jealous' by Laury Silvers is a great combination of fascinating reading and compelling mystery that will keep you glued to the page.
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'The Lover' by Laury Silvers is a wonderful book. Not only a great story but an education as well - what more could you want from a novel?
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