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Title: Not her typical English setting, but still worth a read...
Review: I have been a huge fan of Joan Aiken ever since I read Nightbirds on Nantucket in grade school. This book departs from her usual British "flavor" but I still found it fascinating. The characters and plot resonate with you long after the book is over. People who are familiar with the King Arthur legend will get the most from this book, as some of the references are hidden or not explicit. One caution -- there are some disturbing images (as there are in all of Aiken's books) and I would not recommend them for young or overly sensitive children.
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