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Things in Jars

Things in Jars

One of my January Book of the Month picks, Things in Jars is a highly unique mystery set in Victorian London

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by Allison SpeakmonIn 4 Star Reads, Book of the Month, Books, Historical Fiction, January 20203 Minutes Read

Tag: Gothic Mystery

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