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The House On The Strand (Virago Modern Classics)
1.  The House On The Strand (Virago Modern Classics) by Daphne Du Maurier
The list author says:
  "My favourite Daphne Du Maurier, although all her books are brilliant."
£4.94   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Katherine (Coronet Books)
2.  Katherine (Coronet Books) by Anya Seton
The list author says:
  "If you love historical novels - this is the best in the genre"
£5.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)

Cross Stitch (Outlander, US)
3.  Cross Stitch (Outlander, US) by Diana Gabaldon
The list author says:
  "The first of a series of 5 - so far.  Read them all, they are truly un-put-down-able!"
£7.69   Used & New from: £3.81
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Interview with the Vampire: The First Book in The Vampire Chronicles
4.  Interview with the Vampire: The First Book in The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice
The list author says:
  "The first of a series of 5.  The best is Queen of the Damned, but you've got to read them from the beginning to appreciate it."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

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Green Darkness (Coronet Books)
5.  Green Darkness (Coronet Books) by Anya Seton
The list author says:
  "Another masterpiece by Anya Seton"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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The Clan of the Cave Bear: Earth's Children 1
6.  The Clan of the Cave Bear: Earth's Children 1 by Jean M Auel
The list author says:
  "First, and best, in a series of 5.  They'll keep you enthralled for days!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)

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Fingersmith
7.  Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
The list author says:
  "Keep reading ... what a twist!  You'll have to go back to the beginning and start again!"
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

World out of Time
8.  World out of Time by Larry Niven
The list author says:
  "My favourite comfort book. I must have read it 10 times - brilliant!"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Popular Classics)
9.  Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Popular Classics) by Jane Austen
The list author says:
  "My favourite by Jane Austen."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (230 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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I, Claudius
10.  I, Claudius by Robert Graves
The list author says:
  "Sublime"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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The Camomile Lawn
11.  The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley
The list author says:
  "I love all Mary Wesley's books, but this is the best."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

The Ginger Tree
12.  The Ginger Tree by Oswald Wynd
The list author says:
  "Wonderful."
£9.29   Used & New from: £6.24
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

The Name Of The Rose
13.  The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco
The list author says:
  "Each time you read it, you glean a little more.  The film's good too!"
£6.74   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics)
14.  The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics) by Alexandre Dumas
The list author says:
  "Forget the recent film - read the original, it's riveting."
£6.99   Used & New from: £2.77
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (150 customer reviews)

The Secret History
15.  The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The list author says:
  "One of the best  books you will ever read."
£5.48   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (233 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe
16.  Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
The list author says:
  "Funny and sad.  The film's good too."
£4.15   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

And to My Nephew Albert I Leave the Island What I Won Off Fatty Hagan in a Poker Game
17.  And to My Nephew Albert I Leave the Island What I Won Off Fatty Hagan in a Poker Game by David Forrest
The list author says:
  "The literary equivalent to slapstick comedy - not for everyone, but I loved it!"
Used & New from: £40.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
18.  Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres
The list author says:
  "History, comedy, tragedy - one of my all time favourites"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (333 customer reviews)

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Birdsong
19.  Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
The list author says:
  "Beautifully written - a must read."
£4.15   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (392 customer reviews)

Dark Universe
20.  Dark Universe by Daniel F. Galouye
The list author says:
  "Ahead of its time, together with another of his books, Counterfeit World"
Used & New from: £53.72
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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