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March 4, 2013

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From Horatio Hornblower's tricorn hat to Darcy's dip in the lake at Pemberley, Romancing the Tome is an extension of our obsession with the literary adaptation. Bookmark us for reviews, rants, and the latest industry news and gossip.

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