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1	Pillars of the earth. more books like this by Ken Follett Ken Follett, internationally-acclaimed master of split-second suspense, author of six #1 bestsellers, reaches beyond the expected to achieve his most brilliant and remarkable novel. The epic story of the building of a cathedral in 12th century England and the lives of the people entwined with it and each other is a sensuous, enduring narrative, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The other Boleyn girl more books like this by Philippa Gregory Gregory's first installment of her "New York Times" bestselling series ow the basis is n feature film from Sony Pictures, starring Eric Bana, Scarlett Johansson, and Natalie Portman, set for release on December 21. Two ferociously ambitious sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn, are rivals for the bed and heart of King Henry VIII. see all copies from $2.97! new only from $4.41! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Suite Francaise more books like this by Irene Nemirovsky, Dr. Sandra Smith (Translator) An extraordinary novel of life under Nazi occupation--discovered and published 62 years after the author's tragic death at Auschwitz. Subtle, often fiercely ironic, and deeply compassionate, "Suite Fran aise" is both a piercing record of its time and a brilliant, profoundly moving work of art. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Thirteenth Tale more books like this by Diane Setterfield Amateur biographer Margaret Lea receives a letter from reclusive author Vida Winter, summoning her to write Vida's life story. Up to this point, Vida has never given a true account of her life, toying with interviewers by inventing lutlandish life histories of herself. In her old age, she at last wants to tell the truth a bout her extraordinary ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Katherine more books like this by Anya Seton This classic romance novel tells the true story of the love affair that changed history--that of Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, the ancestors of most of the British royal family. Set in the vibrant 14th century of Chaucer and the Black Death, the story features knights fighting in battle, serfs struggling in poverty, and ... see all copies from $6.50! new only from $10.44! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae more books like this by Steven Pressfield In 480 B.C., two million Persian invaders come to the mountain pass of Thermopylae in eastern Greece, where they are met by 300 of Sparta's finest warriors. The Greek loyalists battle for six days in a prelude to their ultimate victory. "Pressfield brings the battle of Thermopylae to brilliant life, and he does for that war what Charles Frazier ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Gone with the wind more books like this by Margaret Mitchell Published in 1936, GONE WITH THE WIND sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. Even though it is 1,037 pages long, readers all over the world snatched up the book; by 1937 it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the movie rights had been sold to David O. Selznick. Mitchell prided herself on the historical accuracy of her ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Killer Angels more books like this by Michael Shaara Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prizewinning 1974 novel describes the battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. The trilogy begun with THE KILLER ANGELS has been continued by Shaara's son Jeff with the novels GODS AND GENERALS and THE LAST FULL MEASURE. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Picture of Dorian Gray more books like this by Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde's classic work is about a man who sells his soul for eternal youth: only his portrait ages, while he remains forever handsome and young. Wilde's allegory, first published in 1890, provides an interesting take on the Faust myth and also a probing examination of human values. Wilde himself described it as the story of "an idea that is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Clan of the Cave Bear more books like this by Jean M Auel Young Cro-Magnon orphan Ayla is adopted into a Neanderthal clan, but her differences from her hosts prove to be a source of continual conflict. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Outlander more books like this by Diana Gabaldon While sightseeing, Claire Randall is whisked back through time to the Scottish Highlands of 1743. She marries a fierce Scottish soldier for survival's sake and finds a love that transcends time. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.88! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Boleyn Inheritance more books like this by Philippa Gregory From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Queen's Fool, The Virgin's Lover, The Constant Princess" and "The Other Boleyn Girl" comes a tempestuous Tudor tale about two queens, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr, and the woman who destroys them both. see all copies from $4.28! new only from $6.72! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Plains of Passage more books like this by J Auel Ayla of the Mamutoi and Jondar of the Zelandonii undertake a long journey on horseback across the grasslands of Ice Age Europe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Valley of Horses more books like this by J Auel This is the continuation of the story of Ayla from "The Clan of the Cave Bear." This trade paperback edition of the contemporary classic is available for the first time ever--and one woman's odyssey, beginning at the dawn of time, will once again capture the imagination of millions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Fiery Cross more books like this by Diana Gabaldon Time traveller Claire Randall warns her husband, Scotsman Jamie Fraser, that the coming War of Independence between Britain and America may threaten everything the couple holds dear. Jamie, a loyalist, is forced to make difficult choices. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Drums of Autumn more books like this by Diana Gabaldon This fourth installment in the adventures of Jamie Fraser, Scottish warrior, and Claire Randall, 20th-century woman, involves their daughter, Brianna, who is safely ensconced in the future until she crosses time to meet her unknown father. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Lonesome Dove more books like this by Larry McMurtry Two former Texas Rangers, Woodrow Call and Augustus McCrae, drive cattle from Texas to Montana with a crew of oddballs, misfits, and true heroes. With its roots firmly sunk in classic trail-drive lore, this novel nevertheless transcends the Western genre. Commenting on the book's phenomenal success, McMurtry said, "LONESOME DOVE was a critical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Dragonfly in Amber more books like this by Diana Gabaldon Following on the heels of the mass market publication of Outlander, which introduced readers to Claire Randall and her journey through time, Dragonfly in Amber returns us to the heroine 20 years after her fantastic voyage through the stones in Scotland. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.42! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Voyager more books like this by Diana Gabaldon Gabaldon mesmerized readers with a love story that spanned two centuries in Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber. This new novel in Gabaldon's highly acclaimed time-travel saga again features intrepid time traveler Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser, the gallant 18th-century Scottish clansman who stole Claire's heart and whose memory will not loosen its ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.86! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Once and Future King more books like this by T H White T. H. White's masterly, incomparable, vastly entertaining epic novel about King Arthur and his round table. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.49! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Mists of Avalon more books like this by Marion Zimmer Bradley This lyrical interpretation of Arthurian legend is narrated by two women--Igraine, Arthur's mother, and her daughter, Morgaine le Fay. Bradley weaves issues of religious intolerance, morality, and feminism within a compelling tale that beautifully animates an old legend. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay more books like this by Michael Chabon During the rise of Nazism, Joe Kavalier escapes from Prague and immigrates to America, where he hopes to make enough money to bring the rest of his family with him. He teams up with Sammy Clay, his Brooklyn cousin, to create comic book characters who act out the dreams of their creators--who, meanwhile, both become involved with the same woman, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Foucault's pendulum more books like this by Umberto Eco Three Milan editors, who have spent much time rewriting crackpot manuscripts on the occult, decide to have a little fun. Their plan encompasses the secrets of the solar system, Satanic initiation rites, and Brazilian voodoo. A terrific joke--until people begin to disappear. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Winter King: A Novel of Arthur more books like this by Bernard Cornwell The legend of King Arthur and the story of the ascendancy of Christianity at the cost of Druidism as witnessed by Derfel, a minor warrior. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Cold Mountain more books like this by Charles Frazier (Read by) Based on stories in the author's family, this novel is about a wounded Civil War soldier who walks away from the hospital and finds his arduous way home to his sweetheart--a cultured young woman who has been forced to learn the brutal ways of farm life. The stories of the two lovers are intertwined; when they converge, they find that their worlds ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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