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Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott
Never again would I allow my heart to become the plaything of someone else. Never again would I let a man (or men) come between me and my goals. Never again would I love without feeling the fullness of that love in return. Not until I knew it was real. And if that took me a lifetime to find, so be it...Categorized as:
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![Edenbrooke / Heir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson]()
Edenbrooke / Heir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis edition pairs the bestselling Edenbrooke with the never-before-published novelette Heir to Edenbrooke, which is the prequel to the story, told from the point-of-view of the dashing suitor of Edenbrooke. Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor... -
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![Munich Signature by Bodie Thoene]()
Munich Signature by Bodie Thoene
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsDISCOVER THE TRUTH THROUGH FICTION. Who will dare to take a stand? In May 1938 Hitler’s forces continue to swallow pieces of Europe, forcing Jews to flee from his ever-tightening net... -
![Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 02 by Rei Tōma]()
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 02 by Rei Tōma
Princess Nakaba of Senan and Prince Caesar of Belquat only married each other for the sake of peace between their two warring countries, but things take a surprising turn when Caesar finds himself falling for his strange wife! Caesar tries to get Nakaba to return his feelings, but she maintains that he is her enemy and that she hates him...Categorized as:
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![Jane Eyre - the Graphic Novel - Quick Text version by Amy Corzine]()
Jane Eyre - the Graphic Novel - Quick Text version by Amy Corzine
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratings"Easy reading" graphic novel version of the classic novel Jane Eyre (with simpler language substituted for Charlotte Bronte's original constructions). -
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Ambition by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsOne man with a secret. A family torn apart by the consequences. Olivia, the youngest daughter of the Earl of Rennington, has had a difficult year. Denied her first season in town by the illness of her grandmother, there was worse to come — her uncle, the chaplain, was brutally murdered... -
![Better Luck Next Time: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Alix James]()
Better Luck Next Time: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Alix James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis only job is to protect her. But first, he has to keep track of her. When Elizabeth Montclair’s privileged world shatters after witnessing a crime that could topple the crown, she vanishes into the quiet countryside, hiding in plain sight with the unsuspecting Bennet family. Her sharp tongue and quick wit make her impossible to ignore—and even harder to protect... -
![North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell]()
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
"I believe I've seen the end of the world. .. it's all smoke and noise and iron. ". Margaret Hale, a parson's daughter from the genteel, sun-drenched South of England, is forced to move to the gritty, smoke-shrouded industrial town of Milton in the North...Categorized as:
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![North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell]()
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 65 ratings'How am I to dress up in my finery, and go off and away to smart parties, after the sorrow I have seen today? '. When her father leaves the Church in a crisis of conscience, Margaret Hale is uprooted from her comfortable home in Hampshire to move with her family to the north of England...Categorized as:
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![The Girl from Snowy River by Jackie French]()
The Girl from Snowy River by Jackie French
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe year is 1919. Thirty years have passed since the man from Snowy River made his famous ride. But World War I still casts its shadow across a valley in the heart of Australia, particularly for orphaned sixteen-year-old Flinty McAlpine, who lost a brother when the Snowy River men marched away to war... -
![Emma, Vol. 05 by Kaoru Mori, 森 薫]()
Emma, Vol. 05 by Kaoru Mori, 森 薫
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsEmma goes back to work at Haworth, where all of the servants notice a change in her behavior. Could it have something to do with the written correspondence she and William have begun? Back in London, William also seems to have become emboldened by his renewed connection to Emma, and no one's happy about it. The forces of society are lining up against them once again and a reckoning may be coming. -
![Loyalty by Mary Kingswood]()
Loyalty by Mary Kingswood
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOne man with a secret. A family torn apart by the consequences. Mr Kent Atherton isn’t too worried about the sudden discovery that his parents’ marriage was invalid and he is illegitimate — he loves machinery of all types, so what would be more perfect than a career as an engineer? The industrial future is so much more interesting than the traditions of the past... -
![Emma, Vol. 04 by Kaoru Mori]()
Emma, Vol. 04 by Kaoru Mori
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsSecrets are revealed when Emma makes a return visit to London. Behind William's upstanding exterior, he is still despondent over losing Emma. His sister's friend Eleanor is doing everything she can to insinuate herself into his life-- perhaps on a permanent basis! As for Emma, she is on her way back to London to accompany the mysterious Mrs... -
![Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 12 by Rei Tōma]()
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 12 by Rei Tōma
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPrincess Nakaba of Senan and Prince Caesar of Belquat only married each other for the sake of peace between their two warring countries, yet the two develop feelings for each other while political forces threaten to tear their world apart. With Caesar's departure to Belquat the couple separates... -
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![Mr Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester]()
Mr Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsAs a seventeen-year-old with a touch of sea sickness, young Horatio Hornblower hardly cuts a dash in His Majesty's navy. Yet from the moment he is ordered to board a French merchant ship in the Bay of Biscay and take command of crew and cargo, he proves his seafaring mettle on the waves... -
![Training the Duke by Alexa Aston]()
Training the Duke by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn army officer who has returned to his childhood home . . . An earl’s daughter forced to earn her own living . . . Two damaged souls who find friendship . . . and love . . . Lieutenant-General Cyrus Cressley’s head wound leaves him blind in one eye and unsuited to lead men into battle... -
![The Deception: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by AnnaMarie Wallace]()
The Deception: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by AnnaMarie Wallace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElizabeth travels with her aunt and uncle, the Gardiners, to Derbyshire. Reassured that the family is away from home, she agrees to visit Pemberley, but encounters Mr. Darcy. He is elated to have a second chance with her, as he has reason to hope that her feelings for him have changed. But an unkind fate intervenes when Jane’s letters, containing the news of Lydia’s elopement, arrive when Mr... -
![The Duke and the Wedding Crasher by Olivia T. Bennet]()
The Duke and the Wedding Crasher by Olivia T. Bennet
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA prideful duke, a betrayed lady, and a wedding that must be stopped…. Happily engaged, Lady Laura finds out through the papers that her betrothed is marrying her old friend. Devastated by their betrayal she is on her way to make a scene. Yet her carriage breaks down and a ravishing stranger appears, all too willing to help…... -
![Stay With Me by Mila Gray]()
Stay With Me by Mila Gray
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDidi Monroe’s waited her whole life for the type of romance you see in the movies, so when Hollywood heartthrob Zac Ridgemont sweeps her off her feet, Didi believes she might finally have met the one. While Zac’s away filming for the summer, Didi begins her internship at a military hospital in California. There, she meets wounded Marine Noel Walker...Categorized as:
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![The Improper Duke by Scarlett Osborne]()
The Improper Duke by Scarlett Osborne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You are making it very hard for me to be good…”. For proper Duke Joseph, meeting a lady in the dark garden of a ball is scandalous... -
![Emma (Manga Classics) by Jane Austen]()
Emma (Manga Classics) by Jane Austen
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 86 ratingsJane Austen's classic novel Emma is a timeless story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Set in the small village of Highbury, England, during the early 19th century, the novel follows the story of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world...Categorized as:
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![A Lady's Wager by Arlem Hawks, Josi S. Kilpack]()
A Lady's Wager by Arlem Hawks, Josi S. Kilpack
Can a lady wager on love? In this collection:. The Diamond of Bristol by Arlem Hawks. Women of a Certain Age by Josi S. Kilpack. A Most Unsuitable Suitor by Sarah M. Eden. Timeless Regency Collections:. AUTUMN MASQUERADE. A MIDWINTER BALL. SPRING IN HYDE PARK. SUMMER HOUSE PARTY. A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. A HOLIDAY IN BATH. FALLING FOR A DUKE. A NIGHT IN GROSVENOR SQUARE. ROAD TO GRETNA GREEN...Categorized as:
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![An Officer, Not a Gentleman by Elizabeth Johns]()
An Officer, Not a Gentleman by Elizabeth Johns
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDespite Tobin O'Neill's humble origins, he finds himself a lieutenant in His Majesty's army, serving on Wellington's staff. When the roguish Irishman strikes up an unlikely friendship with a General's daughter, they somehow become enmeshed in navigating the perils of the greatest battle of their age. Bridget Murphy had grown up following the drum... -
![A Wager with the Gentleman by Sadie Bosque]()
A Wager with the Gentleman by Sadie Bosque
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA timid bluestocking…. Stuck in her little cottage with her three sisters and an aging father her entire life, Miss Beatrice Fowley has never had the chance to experience the real world. After being jilted by a charming viscount, she now has to marry a seventy-year-old lord intent on begetting an heir and a spare... -
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![Her Scandal of a Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emma Linfield]()
Her Scandal of a Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Emma Linfield
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“What else can I do? ”. “Marry me. ”. Phoebe never wanted it to end like this. After two years on the marriage mart, to be ruined by scandal! And even worse, forced to marry a man she can never love…. While trying to unmask his brother’s killer, Duke Phillip just wanted to make sure Phoebe returned home safely. But no good deed goes unpunished and soon, he has no choice but to marry her... -
![A Match for the Unbending Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hazel Linwood]()
A Match for the Unbending Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hazel Linwood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Never met a woman so testing in all my days…”. After a fire breaks out, the dowager duchess and her companion, Selina, are forced to stay at her grandson’s estate. But even as the Duke proves to be a fearsome man, Selina is not one to stand by anyone’s insults…. Duke Morgan’s intimidating appearance has made every one of his sister’s governesses run for the hills... -
![Beneath the Duke's Mask by Hanna Hamilton]()
Beneath the Duke's Mask by Hanna Hamilton
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"In her disobedience, I found the freedom I never knew I craved". After his parent’s passing, Duke Philip devoted himself to looking after his younger brother and always following the rules. But despite his strict nature and the need for a proper wife, he can't get the ton's most unruly woman out of his mind. . -
![Seducing his Wicked Duchess by Ava MacAdams]()
Seducing his Wicked Duchess by Ava MacAdams
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“What if I do not want you to control yourself, Your Grace? ”. A year ago, Miss Anne was held at knifepoint by a man she thought she loved. And even though she is back in London for the Season as if nothing happened, she can't get the chivalrous Duke that risked his life to save her out of her head. Benjamin's only goal is to avenge his father's murder... -
![Three Nights with the Ruthless Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Maybel Bardot]()
Three Nights with the Ruthless Duke: A Steamy Historical Regency Romance Novel by Maybel Bardot
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I will forgive you on one condition…You must spend three nights with me. When Lady Beatrice volunteers to reject her friend’s suitor in her place, she never expects him to be the Ruthless Duke. Trying her best to make him reject her, she soon realizes she doesn’t want him to…. Dark, broody, and enigmatic, everyone within the ton fears Duke Charles... -
![Claimed by the Duke of Ice: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers]()
Claimed by the Duke of Ice: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I cannot stand anyone’s touch yet… I crave yours. ”. Duke Nathaniel has a secret he can never his aversion to touch. He despises any form of physical contact until he accidentally meets a lady who has the complete opposite effect on him…. Grace’s dream of having a family of her own seems impossible, thanks to her family’s reputation... -
![Secrets of a Spinster by Rebecca Connolly]()
Secrets of a Spinster by Rebecca Connolly
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBehind every little secret. .. Mary Hamilton has had enough of being passed over by all of the eligible men in London, though she's had years and years of practice, and she's ready to give it up. But before she hangs up her dancing shoes for good, she wants one season of everything she's never had - invitations, flirtation, and suitors...Categorized as:
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![Stepping on Roses, Vol. 1 by Rinko Ueda]()
Stepping on Roses, Vol. 1 by Rinko Ueda
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsA rags-to-riches romance from the creator of Tail of the Moon! Poor Sumi Kitamura… Her irresponsible older brother Eisuke keeps bringing home orphans for her to take care of even though they can barely afford their own basic needs! Just when Sumi's financial problems become dire, wealthy Soichiro Ashida enters her life with a bizarre proposition: he'll provide her with the money she so... -
![Married to the Cursed Duke by Ava MacAdams]()
Married to the Cursed Duke by Ava MacAdams
“Thirty days. Our marriage will last for thirty days and not a minute longer than that. ”. Bridget is sick and tired of acting as her pregnant cousin’s personal maid. So finding herself in a compromising situation with the Duke of Acheron seems to her like a golden ticket to freedom. Duke Devlin is fully aware that he is cursed...Categorized as:
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![The Widow by Laura Beers]()
The Widow by Laura Beers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter enduring a horrible marriage to her late husband, the Marquess of Dunsmore, Jane Moore is finally free to lead her own life. But it's the Christmas season, and she feels quite discontent. In an effort to cheer herself up, she decides to host a house party at Dunsmore Castle. It will be the perfect opportunity to try her hand at matchmaking... -
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![The Lost Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Patricia Haverton]()
The Lost Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Patricia Haverton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I was doomed before I met you. ”. Crashing his carriage during a hurricane in the middle of nowhere, overworked Duke Samuel finds refuge in the only house he can see. The house of a country Baron, with the most infuriating and beautiful grandaughter…. For Eleanor, taking care of her grandfather and brother in the quiet countryside was all she ever wanted... -
![Educating Elizabeth by Jennifer Moore]()
Educating Elizabeth by Jennifer Moore
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor years, Elizabeth Miller has dreamed of opening a school for underprivileged girls in London’s East End. But despite her best efforts, she soon discovers that the cost of running the fledgling school may spell disaster for the endeavor. In desperation she turns to the one man she’d rather Lord Charles Chatsworth, a rich and carefree flirt whose scandalous reputation she despises...Categorized as:
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![The Duke's Pretend Bride by Hanna Hamilton]()
The Duke's Pretend Bride by Hanna Hamilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I never believed in love, but in its presence, my faith begins to rekindle again…”. Duke Henry has stopped believing in love after experiencing his parents' troubled marriage. But as the pressure to find a wife grows, he makes an intriguing proposal to a broken lady. .. After being hurt by a deceitful man, Natalia has vowed to remain a spinster... -
![The Marquess and the Spinster by Violet Hamers]()
The Marquess and the Spinster by Violet Hamers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“I cannot decide whether to throttle you or kiss you. ”. A renowned spinster, Lady Helena, would never allow a man into her life let alone her family home. Her father’s will clearly states that no new heir can toss her out. Until the new Marquess of Bridgerock shows up with a different will, claiming that her house now belongs to him…... -
![A Capital Arrangement by Christina Dudley]()
A Capital Arrangement by Christina Dudley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe’s a reluctant tourist. His future does not allow for detours. Will they find each other in the terra incognita of love? England, 1814. Coaxed by family members to the seaside, Beatrice Ellsworth nearly loses her life in a bathing-machine mishap, only to be rescued by a quick-thinking young man... -
![Beneath the Scars of a Duke by Hanna Hamilton]()
Beneath the Scars of a Duke by Hanna Hamilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"You, amidst everyone else, emerged, unveiling a beauty unseen…”. Lady Eliza would do anything to help her ailing sister. Even if it means seeking the help of the mysterious Duke with the horrible reputation. .. Duke Aaron's tragic past has left him with many scars, visible and invisible. Now, to salvage his reputation, he decides to aid Eliza's sister...Categorized as:
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![Her Ruse with the Duke of Stone: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Olivia T. Bennet]()
Her Ruse with the Duke of Stone: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Olivia T. Bennet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“This thirty-day courtship with the Duke of Stone… it is a ruse. ”. Invisible to the Ton, Emily suffers in the shadow of her sister’s scandal. So she comes up with a lie to grab everyone's her courtship with the Duke of Stone. Yet she never expected that he would show up to claim her. Carved from stone, the Duke of Stonebridge is infamous for his cruelty... -
![Stealing a Duke's Kiss: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Tiffany Baton]()
Stealing a Duke's Kiss: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Tiffany Baton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I am struck by Cupid’s arrow… with the wrong person. ”. Between love and writing, Lady Deborah has chosen the latter. So as a sworn spinster, she never expected to kiss a gentleman. Yet she has no other choice if she is to distract the man that is about to ruin her brother’s happiness. Duke Henry values propriety more than anything... -
![A Girl Called Foote by A.E. Walnofer]()
A Girl Called Foote by A.E. Walnofer
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYoung Jonathan Clyde causes mischief for everyone at Whitehall, the stately home of his privileged ancestors. As he matures, however, he comes to despise the vanity and conceit surrounding him. Misfortune requires Lydia Smythe, an exceptionally clever farmer’s daughter, to seek employment at Whitehall. As a parlor maid, she feels stifled and harried by those over her... -
![Educating Elizabeth by Jennifer Moore]()
Educating Elizabeth by Jennifer Moore
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFor years, Elizabeth Miller has dreamed of opening a school for underprivileged girls in London’s East End. But despite her best efforts, she soon discovers that the cost of running the fledgling school may spell disaster for the endeavor. In desperation she turns to the one man she’d rather Lord Charles Chatsworth, a rich and carefree flirt whose scandalous reputation she despises... -
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![Five Dates with the Duke by Daphne Byrne]()
Five Dates with the Duke by Daphne Byrne
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratings“I’ve never been in love before. It’s an insipid emotion that only leads to pain in any case. ”. Emma has lost all hope for finding a husband, so she enters the Matchmaker’s shop. And she leaves with a date with a Duke…. Charming and dangerous, Duke Nicholas has been a perpetual bachelor, until he is tricked into finding a bride...Categorized as:
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![Stepping on Roses, Vol. 1 by Rinko Ueda]()
Stepping on Roses, Vol. 1 by Rinko Ueda
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsA rags-to-riches romance from the creator of Tail of the Moon! Poor Sumi Kitamura… Her irresponsible older brother Eisuke keeps bringing home orphans for her to take care of even though they can barely afford their own basic needs! Just when Sumi's financial problems become dire, wealthy Soichiro Ashida enters her life with a bizarre proposition: he'll provide her with the money she so... -
![Ashes on the Moor by Sarah M. Eden]()
Ashes on the Moor by Sarah M. Eden
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThis beautiful hardback collector’s edition includes a new, never-before-published chapter in the romance of Evangeline and Dermot. The life of an impoverished schoolteacher is not one Evangeline Blake would have chosen for herself...Categorized as:
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![Rebel Spy by Veronica Rossi]()
Rebel Spy by Veronica Rossi
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsRebellious Frannie Tasker knows little about the war between England and its thirteen colonies in 1776, until a shipwreck off her home in Grand Bahama Island presents an unthinkable opportunity. The body of a young woman found floating in the sea gives Frannie the chance to escape her brutal stepfather—and she takes it...Categorized as:
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![The Girl Who Was a Gentleman by Anna Jane Greenville]()
The Girl Who Was a Gentleman by Anna Jane Greenville
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLove, courage and humour in Victorian London. Can a girl find true love . .. dressed up as a man? London, 1872. In Victorian England, opportunities are scarce for Joanna and her sisters. Their only hope is to marry well, but who would take one of the penniless sisters as a wife? Joanna doesn’t believe in fairy tales, and chooses to be her own prince... -
![The Object of His Affection by Marcia Lynn McClure]()
The Object of His Affection by Marcia Lynn McClure
Excerpt:. It was cold—so miserably cold. Athena knew by the numbness in her own fingers and toes that Annabel’s, Marta’s, and Bronwen’s must be frozen stiff. Yet she hoped that their merriment—in singing Christmas carols on the doorsteps or in the parlors of those who opened their doors or invited them inside for a moment—would offset their discomfort...
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