Duplicate decision #1639

Lord of the World

Approved Unique 95% confidence · llm:qwen3.5:9b

Historical decision. This evidence came from index version 233 and is no longer actionable.

Why this decision was made

The candidate record is 'Lord of the World' by Robert Hugh Benson, while the possible match is 'The War of the Worlds' by H. G. Wells. These are two completely different books with different authors, titles, and descriptions.

Index version: 233
Created: 2026-08-16 19:06 UTC
Last updated: 2026-09-08 09:23 UTC

Incoming candidate

Lord of the World

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Candidate

Authors: Robert Hugh Benson
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Source identifier: Not provided
Gutenberg ID: Not provided
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/robert-hugh-benson_lord-of-the-world.epub
Description: Set in a dystopian future where secular power has eradicated traditional religion, this novel explores the resurgence of faith amidst persecution. As a new global authority imposes compulsory worship, a small group of former priests navigates political intrigue and spiritual crisis, challenging the absolute materialism of the state.

Local library

The War of the Worlds

Local book #1158

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Authors: H. G. Wells
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-ba165560ded6320e.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/h-g-wells_war-of-the-worlds.epub
Description: In the late 19th century, humanity faces an unprecedented threat from intelligent invaders arriving from Mars. This pioneering science fiction tale chronicles the panic, destruction, and desperate flight of Londoners as colossal cylinders descend and unleash a deadly, unknown organism. A gripping narrative of survival against impossible odds, it explores themes of human vanity, the fragility of civilization, and the terrifying reality of extraterrestrial warfare.

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Title similarity82%

Author similarity37%

Local library

The Way of the World

Local book #5334

Downloaded

Authors: William Congreve
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 1292
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg1292.epub File missing
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1292.epub.noimages
Description: William Congreve's witty masterpiece satirizes the hypocrisy and affectation of London society. Through a complex web of romantic entanglements and financial schemes, the play exposes the absurdity of false wit and the ruthless pursuit of fortune, offering a sharp, enduring critique of human nature.

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Title similarity86%

Author similarity29%

LitVox public library

Harmonies of the World

LitVox ID 891

Public

Authors: Jr. John W. Campbell, Johannes Kepler
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 03b9fcf51599

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Title similarity83%

Author similarity33%

LitVox public library

The Myths of the New World

LitVox ID 1637

Public

Authors: Daniel G. Brinton
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 1cce98000ec4

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Title similarity74%

Author similarity47%

Local library

The Myths of the New World

Local book #449

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Authors: Daniel G. Brinton
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-fb304ad4a17cbb4d.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/daniel-g-brinton_myths-of-the-new-world.epub
Description: First published in 1868, this seminal work analyzes and correlates the mythology of American Indians. Daniel G. Brinton argues that indigenous religions are sincere attempts to define the divine, not devilish traps. The text explores creation myths, the supreme gods of the Red Race, and the linguistic roots connecting diverse tribes through polysynthetic language structures.

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Title similarity74%

Author similarity47%

Local library

The Children of the World

Local book #6497

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Authors: Paul Heyse
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 33697
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg33697.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33697.epub.noimages
Description: Set in a modest Berlin shoemaker's home, this novel explores the lives of its inhabitants against the backdrop of summer heat and philosophical debate. Through intimate dialogues between a doctor, a former actress, and a mathematician, the story examines the tension between idealism and reality, the nature of happiness, and the enduring power of art and human connection amidst life's sorrows.

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Title similarity83%

Author similarity29%

Local library

The Book of the Sword

Local book #6586

Downloaded

Authors: Sir Richard Francis Burton
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 61751
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg61751.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61751.epub.noimages
Description: Sir Richard Francis Burton's 'The Book of the Sword' offers a sweeping, erudite exploration of weaponry history, from the proto-chalchitic copper age to Roman gladiatorial combat. Blending archaeology, linguistics, and cultural critique, Burton challenges established archaeological views with 'advanced' Egyptological insights. Written with Victorian flair and encyclopedic detail, the text serves as both a technical manual and a passionate defense of the sword's place in human civilization.

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Title similarity76%

Author similarity36%

LitVox public library

When the World Screamed

LitVox ID 1416

Public

Authors: Arthur Conan Doyle
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 729ca61fd9d3

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Title similarity69%

Author similarity39%

LitVox public library

The call of the wild

LitVox ID 1407

Public

Authors: Jack London
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 3823db48039b

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Title similarity73%

Author similarity28%

LitVox public library

Out of This World

LitVox ID 1494

Public

Authors: Neville Goddard
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: cc2cd32dbc6d

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Title similarity76%

Author similarity24%

LitVox upload library

The Way of the World

LitVox ID 3444

Parsed

Authors: Unknown author
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 373998592eff
Gutenberg ID: 1292

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Title similarity86%

Author similarity0%

Upload queue

A Son of the Immortals

Local book #2806

Queued

Authors: Louis Tracy
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 25017
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg25017.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25017.epub.noimages
Description: In early 20th-century Paris, artist Joan Vernon meets Alec Delgrado, a half-American, half-Kosnovian polo player with royal ambitions. When Alec is crowned King of the Balkan state of Kosnovia, he and Joan flee political turmoil and assassination attempts. The narrative follows their escape to America, where they find peace, raise a family, and navigate the complexities of royalty versus domestic happiness.

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Title similarity65%

Author similarity28%

Decision evidence

Title	82
Author	37
Language Agreement	True
Volume Conflict	False
Edition Conflict	False
Author Conflict	True
Relationship	different_edition

LLM adjudication details

Decision	different
Confidence	0.95
Relationship	different_edition
Reason	The candidate record is 'Lord of the World' by Robert Hugh Benson, while the possible match is 'The War of the Worlds' by H. G. Wells. These are two completely different books with different authors, titles, and descriptions.
Matched Fields	language
Conflicting Fields	title, author, description

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