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Nov 6 2025

The paper copies were plundered, but digital treasure awaits. 💎 Review Fire Sword and Sea—a sweeping tale of real Caribbean pirates—on NetGalley or Edelweiss. 🏴☠️ 👉 NG: https://buff.ly/pZyHavy 👉 EW: https://buff.ly/jFTUfSM

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