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The Tea RoseThe Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
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An amazing and heartbreaking novel set both in London and New York at the end of the 1800s. Murder, love and drama are here.
The Winter RoseThe Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
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Two fascinating characters: a Victorian crime lord and female doctor. The ending is a little strung out, however.
Jane Eyre (Collector's Library)Jane Eyre (Collector's Library) by Charlotte Bronte
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What more can be said except this is possibly the most beautifully written book in the English language?
Little Women (Collector's library)Little Women (Collector's library) by Louisa M. Alcott
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One of the most uplifting books I know.
Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of PhilosophySophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy by Jostein Gaarder
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Yes, it's rather heavygoing but so worth the effort. A perfect and startling twist at the end.
FingersmithFingersmith by Sarah Waters
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So many twists you need to read it at least three times to fully understand the marvellous plot.
The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive EditionThe Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition by Anne Frank
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I never read this without smiling through my tears.
Northern Lights (His Dark Materials)Northern Lights (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
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Dark and wonderful.
Never Look BackNever Look Back by Lesley Pearse
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You live a whole life along with Matilda when you read this novel.
The Annotated Alice: "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" AND "Through the Looking Glass": The definite Edition. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland an Through the Looking-GlassThe Annotated Alice: "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" AND "Through the Looking Glass": The definite Edition. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland an Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
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To say I am a little obsessed with 'Alice' doesn't really cover it. Martin Gardener's annotations make it if possible even more fascinating.