Duplicate decision #1640

The Blue Castle

Possible Duplicate 85% 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 records represent the same literary work (The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery) but are distinct metadata entries. The candidate record includes a subtitle ('a novel') and uses an abbreviated author name ('L. M.' vs 'Lucy Maud'), while the possible_match lacks description and identifiers found in the candidate. According to the policy, these should be treated as distinct records despite referring to the same underlying book.

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

Incoming candidate

The Blue Castle

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Candidate

Authors: Lucy Maud Montgomery
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/lucy-maud-montgomery_blue-castle.epub
Description: Set in rural Canada, this poignant romance follows Valancy Stirling, a self-aware spinster who escapes her stifling family life and dreariness through a vivid inner fantasy world. When she attends a raucous local dance, she encounters Barney Snaith, a mysterious man with a scandalous past. Their chance meeting sparks a transformative love that challenges societal norms, offering a tale of independence, self-discovery, and the redemptive power of genuine connection against a backdrop of small-town judgment.

LitVox public library

The Blue Castle: a novel

LitVox ID 1103

Public

Authors: L. M. Montgomery
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 175484d51609

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Title similarity81%

Author similarity83%

Local library

The Blue Castle: a novel

Local book #23

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Authors: L. M. Montgomery
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 67979
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg67979.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67979.epub.noimages
Description: A spirited young woman, Valancy Stirling, escapes the stifling judgment of her family in Deerwood to live in her self-built 'Blue Castle' on a remote island. Diagnosed with a fatal heart condition, she proposes to the notorious, penniless fugitive Barney Snaith, seeking a life of freedom and love rather than pity. Together, they reject societal norms to embrace a wild, romantic existence, finding true happiness in each other despite their troubled pasts.

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Title similarity81%

Author similarity83%

LitVox public library

The Blue Castle

LitVox ID 1002

Public

Authors: Herman Landon
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 7f38bac01e87
Description: <div> <h2>Description</h2> <p>The Blue Castle is a novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in 1926. A charming novel that centers around Valancy Stirling, a 29-year-old woman living a dreary and oppressive life in a small Canadian town in the early 20th century. Valancy is dominated by her overbearing family, who view her as an old maid with little to offer. Her only escape is her imagination, where she dreams of a beautiful 'Blue Castle' where she is free and happy. Valancy's life takes a dramatic turn when she receives a shocking diagnosis from her doctor: she has a heart condition and less than a year to live. Faced with this grim prognosis, Valancy decides to break free from her restrictive existence and start living on her own terms. She moves out of her family's home, defies societal expectations, and begins to make choices that bring her joy and fulfillment. In her quest for a more meaningful life, Valancy finds love with Barney Snaith, a reclusive man with a mysterious past. Together, they build a life filled with happiness and adventure in their own version of the Blue Castle.</p> <p>This book has 69,412 words, and was originally published in 1926.</p> <p style="font-style: italic"><strong>Production notes: </strong>This ebook of The Blue Castle was published by Global Grey on the 13th June 2024. The artwork used for the cover is 'Farmhouse in the Summer Light' by Jakob Koganowsky.</p></div>

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Title similarity100%

Author similarity30%

Local library

Doom Castle

Local book #4014

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Authors: Neil Munro
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 21333
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg21333.epub File missing
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21333.epub.noimages
Description: Set in the rugged, silent landscapes of Argyll, this historical adventure follows Count Victor de Montaiglon, a French nobleman seeking a traitorous spy in the Scottish Highlands. Blending atmospheric gothic elements with a fast-paced pursuit, the novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption against a backdrop of Jacobite intrigue and wild natural beauty.

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Title similarity71%

Author similarity40%

Local library

The Beetle

Local book #780

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Authors: Richard Marsh
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-77ecde047c396c38.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/richard-marsh_beetle.epub
Description: A chilling Victorian Gothic horror classic involving an ancient Egyptian curse, shape-shifting terror, and a vengeful supernatural entity stalking the streets of London.

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Title similarity73%

Author similarity36%

Local library

Castle Richmond

Local book #733

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Authors: Anthony Trollope
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-8f02c6810a4f9965.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks2/anthony-trollope_castle-richmond.epub
Description: Set against the backdrop of the Irish Famine, Anthony Trollope's *Castle Richmond* explores themes of love, social responsibility, and family duty in nineteenth-century Ireland. The novel contrasts the Fitzgeralds' modern, substantial estate with the crumbling grandeur of the Desmonds, weaving a narrative of bigamy, poverty, and redemption.

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Title similarity71%

Author similarity33%

Local library

The blue scarab

Local book #1824

Downloaded

Authors: R. Austin Freeman
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 76116
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg76116.epub File missing
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/76116.epub.noimages
Description: In this classic detective tale, Dr. Thorndyke investigates a mysterious robbery involving a family heirloom, a staged fire, and a cryptic message from an Egyptian pseudonym. Blending forensic science with family secrets, the story explores themes of inheritance, identity, and the enduring power of tradition.

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Title similarity69%

Author similarity33%

Upload queue

The uncalled

Local book #4462

Queued

Authors: Paul Laurence Dunbar
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 25171
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg25171.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25171.epub.noimages
Description: Set in a bleak Ohio town, this novel explores the harsh realities of poverty, religious hypocrisy, and social judgment through the tragic story of Margaret Brent and her community's reaction to her death. Dunbar's poignant narrative highlights the tension between duty to the living and the dead, offering a compassionate critique of narrow-minded morality.

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Title similarity67%

Author similarity35%

LitVox upload library

Doom Castle

LitVox ID 4005

Parsed

Authors: Unknown author
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: af2422c0a6d3
Gutenberg ID: 21333

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Title similarity71%

Author similarity0%

LitVox upload library

The Buccaneer: A Tale

LitVox ID 3115

Parsed

Authors: Unknown author
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 4dbac074dcef
Gutenberg ID: 28074

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Title similarity67%

Author similarity0%

Decision evidence

Title	81
Author	83
Language Agreement	None
Volume Conflict	False
Edition Conflict	False
Author Conflict	False
Relationship	same_work_author_variant

LLM adjudication details

Decision	different
Confidence	0.85
Relationship	same_work_author_variant
Reason	The records represent the same literary work (The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery) but are distinct metadata entries. The candidate record includes a subtitle ('a novel') and uses an abbreviated author name ('L. M.' vs 'Lucy Maud'), while the possible_match lacks description and identifiers found in the candidate. According to the policy, these should be treated as distinct records despite referring to the same underlying book.
Matched Fields	title_original, authors_original
Conflicting Fields	title_normalized, title_compact, title_tokens, title_sort, authors_normalized

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