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This book uncovers hidden truths and the compelling power of literature through a tale that spans generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSerena Burdick artfully blends historical and general fiction, offering stories that captivate both the heart and the mind. Explore these unforgettable narratives and immerse yourself in the worlds Serena so vividly creates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-stolen-book-of-evelyn-aubrey-by-serena-burdick-9781867260202","title":"The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if you could write a new ending for yourself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngland, 1898:\u003c\/strong\u003e When Evelyn first married the famous novelist William Aubrey, she was dazzled by his brilliance. But their newlywed bliss is brief when William is gripped by writer’s block, and he becomes jealous of Evelyn’s writing talent. When he commits the ultimate betrayal — stealing a draft of her novel and passing it off as his own — Evelyn decides to write her way out of their unhappy marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia, 2006:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abigail always wondered about her father — his identity forever lost when her mother unexpectedly died. Or so Abigail thought, until she stumbled upon his photo and message that her great-great grandmother was the author, Evelyn Aubrey, leading Abigail on a journey to England in search for answers. There, she learns of Evelyn’s shocking disappearance and how London society believed she was murdered. 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