Duplicate decision #2723

Lord of the World

Approved Unique 99% confidence · llm:qwen3.5:9b

Why this decision was made

The records represent two completely different books: 'Lord of the World' by Robert Hugh Benson and 'The War of the Worlds' by H. G. Wells. The title similarity is coincidental due to shared words ('world', 'of'), but the authors, plot descriptions, and thematic content are entirely distinct.

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Created: 2026-09-08 09:23 UTC
Last updated: 2026-09-08 09:23 UTC

Incoming candidate

Lord of the World

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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.

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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%

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The Way of the World

Local book #5334

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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%

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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%

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%

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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%

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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%

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The Children of the World

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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%

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The Children of the World

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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%

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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%

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The Phoenix on the Sword

Local book #6902

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Authors: Robert E. Howard
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-c0f073956eb5b9fb.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks-2/robert-e-howard_phoenix-on-the-sword.epub
Description: In Robert E. Howard's classic sword-and-sorcery tale, King Conan of Aquilonia faces a deadly palace conspiracy orchestrated by the sorcerer Ascalante and his Stygian allies. When treachery strikes from within, Conan must rely on his legendary strength and a mysterious dream-vision to survive an attack by a demonic entity summoned through dark magic.

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Title similarity65%

Author similarity61%

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The Phoenix on the Sword

Local book #6902

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Authors: Robert E. Howard
Language: english
Volume or part: None detected
Edition markers: None detected
Local EPUB: data/epubs/url-c0f073956eb5b9fb.epub File present
Source URL: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks-2/robert-e-howard_phoenix-on-the-sword.epub
Description: In Robert E. Howard's classic sword-and-sorcery tale, King Conan of Aquilonia faces a deadly palace conspiracy orchestrated by the sorcerer Ascalante and his Stygian allies. When treachery strikes from within, Conan must rely on his legendary strength and a mysterious dream-vision to survive an attack by a demonic entity summoned through dark magic.

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Title similarity65%

Author similarity61%

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

LLM adjudication details

Decision	different
Confidence	0.99
Relationship	different_edition
Reason	The records represent two completely different books: 'Lord of the World' by Robert Hugh Benson and 'The War of the Worlds' by H. G. Wells. The title similarity is coincidental due to shared words ('world', 'of'), but the authors, plot descriptions, and thematic content are entirely distinct.
Matched Fields	language
Conflicting Fields	authors, title_tokens

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