The Essex Serpent appears in 4 book lists

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The Essex Serpent appears in 4 book lists on Shepherd.

The best atmospheric historical novels set on rivers or estuaries

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The best books that walk the line between real and imaginary

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The best books that keep pace, with settings evoking mystery and a tinge of the supernatural

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The best literary novels with elements of fantasy

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