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“The Mercies is based on real events: a 1617 storm in Vardø, Norway, and the witch trials that followedThis is a pretty stunning book. The writing is amazing, just beautiful, and the characters and themes are hugely moving. I’ve given this to a few different people in my family, and they’ve all really liked it.” Read more...
Five of the Best Literary Historical Novels
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