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“The Art of a Lie is an 18th-century historical novel, set in London. It features ice cream, which became a popular snack at the time, and also Henry Fielding, author of Tom Jones, one of the best 18th-century novels. What’s less well known is that Fielding was also a pioneering magistrate, credited with setting up the earliest professional police force in England, nicknamed the Bow Street Runners. The plot revolves around two charming main characters, neither of whom are what they seem.” Read more...
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