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The Blue Castle

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Why this decision was made
The records represent the same literary work (The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery) but are distinct metadata entries due to differences in author name formatting ('Lucy Maud Montgomery' vs 'L. M. Montgomery'), title suffixes ('a novel'), and source identifiers. According to the policy, these should be treated as distinct records representing the same work.
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The Blue Castle

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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.
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The Blue Castle: a novel

LitVox ID 1103
Public
Authors
L. M. Montgomery
Language
Unknown
Volume or part
None detected
Edition markers
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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%
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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
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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
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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%
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The Beetle

Local book #780
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Authors
Richard Marsh
Language
english
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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%
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The Beetle

Local book #780
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Authors
Richard Marsh
Language
english
Volume or part
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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%
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Castle Richmond

Local book #733
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Authors
Anthony Trollope
Language
english
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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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Author similarity33%
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Castle Richmond

Local book #733
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Authors
Anthony Trollope
Language
english
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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%
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The blue scarab

Local book #1824
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Authors
R. Austin Freeman
Language
english
Volume or part
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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%
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The uncalled

Local book #4462
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Authors
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Language
english
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Gutenberg ID
25171
Local EPUB
data/epubs/pg25171.epub File present
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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%
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The uncalled

Local book #4462
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Authors
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Language
english
Volume or part
None detected
Edition markers
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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%
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Title81
Author83
Language AgreementNone
Volume ConflictFalse
Edition ConflictFalse
Author ConflictFalse
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LLM adjudication details
Decisiondifferent
Confidence0.85
Relationshipsame_work_author_variant
ReasonThe records represent the same literary work (The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery) but are distinct metadata entries due to differences in author name formatting ('Lucy Maud Montgomery' vs 'L. M. Montgomery'), title suffixes ('a novel'), and source identifiers. According to the policy, these should be treated as distinct records representing the same work.
Matched Fieldstitle_original, authors_original
Conflicting Fieldsauthors_normalized, title_compact, title_tokens

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