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I was browsing the Bookriot website and came across this article, and thought it might be interesting to at least some members of this community!

24 Unusual Historical Romances

(The full title continues with "...you absolutely need to read" but I ignore such parts of headlines because I don't believe in anyone telling anyone else what they must read. There can only be recommendations!)

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Yay, glad you find it interesting! :-) (And sorry for the late reply.)

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