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Lessons in chemistry
Bonnie Garmus
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The bookbinder of Jericho
Pip Williams
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The secret hours
Mick Herron
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Horse
Geraldine Brooks
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Spare
Prince Harry
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Benevolent society of ill-mannered ladies
Alison Goodman
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Wifedom
Anna Funder
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Slow horses
Mick Herron
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The last devil to die
Richard Osman
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Cold enough for snow
Jessica Au
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A world of curiosities
Louise Penny
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Silent parade
Keigo Higashino
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