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Dear Kirsty (and all),

I must say, I never intended to recommend Tess of the D'Urbervilles as I also disliked it at school. I don't think I was trying to put people off Helen Dunmore - she's a great writer - I've got no particular desire to read her again at the moment. I've never read Linda Grant so I'd like to try her given all the positive comments others are making.

Helen