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The Last Bookshop in London

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by Madeline Martin (Goodreads Author)

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Is there an excessive amount of romance in this book? Or is it a more moderate amount? The authors other books, based on the covers, seem to be the type of romance novels that I'm not really into. Is this one going to be the same? Just curious. Thanks! :)
Yuyin Wang I can totally relate to your question, only I looked to her other books after I finished this one. I was surprised to see the covers and titles of her…moreI can totally relate to your question, only I looked to her other books after I finished this one. I was surprised to see the covers and titles of her other books.
But no, this one definitely is not that kind of romance novel. It’s a very delightful read. (less)
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What age would this novel be appropriate for? Would you consider it a "clean" book?
Susan I would say teen and up. Only because of the ravages of the war.
No bad language or sexual content.…moreI would say teen and up. Only because of the ravages of the war.
No bad language or sexual content.(less)
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Has anyone made a reading list of the books Grace reads throughout the novel?
Madeline Martin Thank you for asking :) There is a list on my book clubs page on my website - just click the PDF: https://madelinemartin.com/book-clubs/
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Fiona Altschuler I think it's both! Books can be more than one thing: Monte Cristo is a classic, an adventure story, a love story, a story of revenge and hope and and …moreI think it's both! Books can be more than one thing: Monte Cristo is a classic, an adventure story, a love story, a story of revenge and hope and and despair and God and lots of other things!(less)
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Kathy A quick Google search confirms, yes, Harrods did sell ‘exoctic’ animals. Goodness knows what people did with them when they got them home!!!
https://ww…moreA quick Google search confirms, yes, Harrods did sell ‘exoctic’ animals. Goodness knows what people did with them when they got them home!!!
https://www.mylondon.news/news/nostal...(less)
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