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Once Upon a River
by Diane Setterfield (2018)
★4.06(116 ratings)
When the seemingly dead body of a child reanimates hours after arriving at an ancient inn on the Thames, three families try to claim her.
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This book shares the atmospheric, secretive, and superstitious tone found in 'Once Upon a River'.
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Fans of 'Once Upon a River' will appreciate the rich descriptions of Victorian England and complex character portrayals.
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