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Little Dorrit
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"DVD arrived this morning but I shall try to finish the book before viewing." Apr 01, 2018 08:37AM

 
I Capture the Castle
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"Introducing this to our local readers' group next month. Should finish reading it in time but wish I had taken notes as I went along." Mar 26, 2018 07:32AM

 
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