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According to Wikipedia, we definitely know when and where Ann Eliza died. So why does this book make it such a big mystery about what happened to her? I understand that the book is fiction, but that just seems like such a big liberty to take with a real person. Thoughts?

Elena Mats The book was published in 2009, the death certificate and grave were found in 2011. I am not sure about their indetification but you can check the cit…moreThe book was published in 2009, the death certificate and grave were found in 2011. I am not sure about their indetification but you can check the citation 18 on Wiki article to see the web page where the death certificate is published. (less)

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Is the 2010 movie anything like this book?

Akezhan Imangaliyev Yes, it is. Basically, it was created on the basis of this book, though some book characters are missing from the movie.

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