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Elizabeth Musser

"The Swan House" series

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The Swan House is a powerful and moving novel set in the American South during the 1960s. The story follows Mary Swan, a young girl who loses her family in a tragic accident, and her journey to find healing and purpose in the midst of adversity, while navigating the complexities of race, class, and social change.

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Sarah Addison Allen

The Peach Keeper

This book is a great choice for fans of 'The Swan House' who enjoy stories about the American South with a touch of magic. 'The Peach Keeper' tells the story of two women who uncover a long-held secret that has been buried in the walls of a historic home in a small town in North Carolina.

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Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

Fans of 'The Swan House' who are interested in historical fiction with a strong female lead will enjoy 'The Secret Life of Bees'. The novel is set in the 1960s and follows the story of Lily, a 14-year-old girl who runs away from her abusive father to find the truth about her mother's past.

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Kathryn Stockett

The Help

For readers who enjoyed the historical setting and exploration of race relations in 'The Swan House', 'The Help' is a must-read. The novel is set in Mississippi during the civil rights movement and tells the story of a young white woman and two black maids who come together to write a tell-all book about their experiences working in white homes.

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Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention of Wings

Fans of 'The Swan House' who are interested in historical fiction with a strong female lead will enjoy 'The Invention of Wings'. The novel is set in the 19th century and follows the story of Sarah, a wealthy Charleston girl, and Hetty, a slave girl, who form a secret bond and fight for their freedom.

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Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Readers who enjoyed the coming-of-age story and historical setting of 'The Swan House' will find 'The Book Thief' to be a compelling read. The novel is set in Nazi Germany and tells the story of a young girl who steals books to share with others and to keep alive the memory of her brother who died.

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Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

For readers who enjoyed the rich historical detail and exploration of family dynamics in 'The Swan House', 'The Poisonwood Bible' is a great choice. The novel is set in the Belgian Congo in the 1960s and tells the story of a missionary family and their experiences in a rapidly changing world.

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Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

Fans of 'The Swan House' who enjoy stories about children growing up in beautiful old houses will love 'The Secret Garden'. The novel tells the story of Mary, a young girl who is sent to live in the English countryside after the death of her parents and discovers a secret garden that has been locked up for years.

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Jeannette Walls

The Glass Castle

Readers who enjoyed the themes of family and self-discovery in 'The Swan House' will find 'The Glass Castle' to be a powerful and moving memoir. The book tells the story of the author's unconventional childhood and her struggle to come to terms with her family's past.

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Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

For readers who enjoyed the historical setting and exploration of family dynamics in 'The Swan House', 'The Nightingale' is a great choice. The novel is set in France during World War II and tells the story of two sisters who are forced to make difficult choices in order to survive.

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