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The Thief on the Winged Horse by Kate Mascarenhas. Adult contemporary fantasy. This was excellent; only her second book and yet Mascarenhas is fast becoming a favourite author. The characters are wonderfully well drawn, not many of them all that likeable but all feel very real. This is - in some ways - a simpler tale than her first book, but it is layered with subtleties and fine detail. The little bit of magic sits so well in here, and the mixing of historical feel with modern setting is a neat touch. I loved the story and the way it played out. A rare (for me) 5/5.
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