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Nothing makes me put down historical fiction faster than characters or location that are completely wrong. She has collaborated with mercedes lackey on historical fiction. Roberta gellis is author of over 25 novels in different fields. John banvilles the sea, tim parks destiny, and ian mc ewans the child in time by katharina bauer. She held masters degrees in both biochemistry and medieval literature.
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