Duplicate decision #2678

The Machinery of the Mind

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

Why this decision was made

The candidate record lists 'Dion Fortune' as the sole author, while the possible match lists 'Petronius Arbiter' and 'Violet M. Firth (Dion Fortune)'. The score of 70 for the author field indicates a partial match due to the shared name 'Dion Fortune', but the inclusion of 'Petronius Arbiter' in the possible match suggests it may be an edition or version attributed to multiple authors, or a different work entirely. Given the policy that translations and adaptations are distinct, and the significant discrepancy in author attribution (one vs two), these records likely represent different metadata entries for potentially related but not identical works, or the same work with conflicting authorship data. However, the high title match (100) and language agreement suggest they refer to the same underlying text 'The Machinery of the Mind'. The key differentiator is the author list. Since one has only Dion Fortune and the other has Petronius Arbiter AND Violet M. Firth (Dion Fortune), they are metadata records for the same book title but with conflicting or expanded authorship information, making them distinct records in a database context despite referring to the same physical book content.

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Created: 2026-09-08 09:20 UTC
Last updated: 2026-09-08 09:20 UTC

Incoming candidate

The Machinery of the Mind

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Candidate

Authors: Dion Fortune
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/dion-fortune_machinery-of-the-mind.epub
Description: Dion Fortune presents an accessible exploration of early psychological concepts, delving into consciousness, instincts, and the subconscious. Offering insights into the mind's mechanisms and their broader implications, this work bridges the gap between scientific observation and practical application for everyday life.

LitVox public library

The Machinery of the Mind

LitVox ID 861

Public

Authors: Petronius Arbiter, Violet M. Firth (Dion Fortune)
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: c0a3f8692d9e

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Title similarity100%

Author similarity70%

Local library

End of the Chapter

Local book #685

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Authors: John Galsworthy
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-7c9f7e1dcce7b4eb.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks2/john-galsworthy_end-of-the-chapter.epub
Description: Set in 1930s England, this interwar family saga explores the tensions of class, reputation, and personal freedom through the compelling story of Dinny Cherrell. Blending high-society drama with intimate character studies, the novel offers a poignant examination of duty versus desire within a changing social landscape.

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Title similarity72%

Author similarity44%

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End of the Chapter

Local book #685

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Authors: John Galsworthy
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-7c9f7e1dcce7b4eb.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks2/john-galsworthy_end-of-the-chapter.epub
Description: Set in 1930s England, this interwar family saga explores the tensions of class, reputation, and personal freedom through the compelling story of Dinny Cherrell. Blending high-society drama with intimate character studies, the novel offers a poignant examination of duty versus desire within a changing social landscape.

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Title similarity72%

Author similarity44%

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Anne of the Island

Local book #1301

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Authors: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-465bbd5d552a7aa6.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/lucy-maud-montgomery_anne-of-the-island.epub
Description: In this poignant coming-of-age tale, Anne Shirley leaves the safety of Green Gables to pursue her education at Redmond College. Navigating the complexities of college life, friendship, and romance, Anne confronts her own feelings while grappling with the loss of her beloved Gilbert Blythe. A lyrical exploration of growth, resilience, and the enduring search for home.

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Title similarity72%

Author similarity31%

Local library

The weird of the wanderer

Local book #1501

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Authors: Frederick Rolfe, C. H. C. Pirie-Gordon
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 78126
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg78126.epub File missing
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/78126.epub.noimages
Description: In this visionary novel, Nicholas Crabbe, a reincarnated master mage, endures a magical ordeal to summon ancient wisdom. Trapped in the underworld, he is rescued by divine twins and faces legendary heroes in a cosmic trial. Blending Egyptian mysticism with Greek mythology, the story explores reincarnation, the nature of magic, and the soul's journey through time, offering a unique blend of occult philosophy and heroic fantasy.

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Title similarity67%

Author similarity40%

Local library

Anne of the Island

Local book #4034

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Authors: L. M. Montgomery
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Gutenberg ID: 51
Local EPUB: data/epubs/pg51.epub File missing
Source URL: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51.epub.noimages
Description: In this sequel to Anne of Green Gables, spirited Anne Shirley pursues her education at Redmond College while navigating complex romantic entanglements. The narrative explores themes of growing up, the transition from youthful fantasy to mature reality, and the enduring power of love and friendship against the backdrop of a changing world.

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Title similarity72%

Author similarity31%

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Anne of the Island

Local book #1301

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Authors: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-465bbd5d552a7aa6.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/lucy-maud-montgomery_anne-of-the-island.epub
Description: In this poignant coming-of-age tale, Anne Shirley leaves the safety of Green Gables to pursue her education at Redmond College. Navigating the complexities of college life, friendship, and romance, Anne confronts her own feelings while grappling with the loss of her beloved Gilbert Blythe. A lyrical exploration of growth, resilience, and the enduring search for home.

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Title similarity72%

Author similarity31%

LitVox public library

The Science of Mind

LitVox ID 1750

Public

Authors: Ernest S. Holmes
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 92fdf3af4273
Description: Ernest S. Holmes presents a practical guide to applied metaphysics, demonstrating how directed thought, prayer, and meditation can be used for healing and personal change. This concise text explains that reality is mental in nature, offering readers a systematic approach to mastering the laws of the mind to achieve creative living, spiritual freedom, and the manifestation of desired experiences through self-knowledge and the recognition of the One Mind.

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Title similarity70%

Author similarity30%

Local library

The Master Mind of Mars

Local book #327

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Authors: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-de26e82a538b1215.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/edgar-rice-burroughs_master-mind-of-mars.epub
Description: Injured by a shell in WWI, a soldier is transported to Mars, where he discovers the secret experiments of the Master Mind, Ras Thavas. This thrilling science fiction adventure explores body-swapping, Martian intrigue, and timeless questions of identity and ethics.

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Title similarity70%

Author similarity31%

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The Master Mind of Mars

Local book #327

Queued

Authors: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-de26e82a538b1215.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/edgar-rice-burroughs_master-mind-of-mars.epub
Description: Injured by a shell in WWI, a soldier is transported to Mars, where he discovers the secret experiments of the Master Mind, Ras Thavas. This thrilling science fiction adventure explores body-swapping, Martian intrigue, and timeless questions of identity and ethics.

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Title similarity70%

Author similarity31%

LitVox public library

The Catcher in the Rye

LitVox ID 1092

Public

Authors: J. D. Salinger
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: c429cb28c709

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Title similarity67%

Author similarity33%

LitVox public library

The End Of The Affair

LitVox ID 1900

Public

Authors: Graham Greene
Language: Unknown
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
LitVox UUID: 9a4199156b1c

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Title similarity68%

Author similarity32%

Manual review

Choose the operational outcome

Approval returns a blocked job to its queue. Confirming a duplicate prevents the job from progressing and keeps this evidence for audit.

Decision evidence

Title	100
Author	70
Language Agreement	True
Volume Conflict	False
Edition Conflict	False
Author Conflict	False
Relationship	same_work_author_variant

LLM adjudication details

Decision	different
Confidence	0.95
Relationship	same_work_author_variant
Reason	The candidate record lists 'Dion Fortune' as the sole author, while the possible match lists 'Petronius Arbiter' and 'Violet M. Firth (Dion Fortune)'. The score of 70 for the author field indicates a partial match due to the shared name 'Dion Fortune', but the inclusion of 'Petronius Arbiter' in the possible match suggests it may be an edition or version attributed to multiple authors, or a different work entirely. Given the policy that translations and adaptations are distinct, and the significant discrepancy in author attribution (one vs two), these records likely represent different metadata entries for potentially related but not identical works, or the same work with conflicting authorship data. However, the high title match (100) and language agreement suggest they refer to the same underlying text 'The Machinery of the Mind'. The key differentiator is the author list. Since one has only Dion Fortune and the other has Petronius Arbiter AND Violet M. Firth (Dion Fortune), they are metadata records for the same book title but with conflicting or expanded authorship information, making them distinct records in a database context despite referring to the same physical book content.
Matched Fields	title_original, title_normalized, title_compact, title_tokens, title_sort, language
Conflicting Fields	authors_original, authors_normalized

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