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Passing Bells is a historical fiction series by Phillip Rock. The series explores the lives of three families, both English and German, as they navigate the complexities of World War I. With its vivid historical detail and engaging characters, the Passing Bells series is a standout in the historical fiction genre.
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The American Heiress
Fans of 'Passing Bells' who enjoyed the exploration of class and societal expectations may enjoy 'The American Heiress'. This novel tells the story of a wealthy American woman who marries an English duke and must navigate the complexities of English high society. The book shares the same themes of class, societal expectations, and romance as 'Passing Bells'.
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The Pursuit of Love
If you enjoyed the wit and humor of 'Passing Bells', you might like 'The Pursuit of Love'. This novel tells the story of a group of young aristocrats in England between the two World Wars, as they navigate love, marriage, and societal expectations. The book shares the same historical time period and themes of love, humor, and societal expectations as 'Passing Bells'.
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The Great Gatsby
Readers who enjoyed the exploration of wealth and societal expectations in 'Passing Bells' may enjoy 'The Great Gatsby'. This novel tells the story of a young man who becomes entangled in the world of a wealthy and mysterious man in the 1920s. The book shares the same themes of wealth, societal expectations, and love as 'Passing Bells'.
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Atonement
Fans of 'Passing Bells' who enjoyed the historical setting and complex characters may enjoy 'Atonement'. This novel tells the story of a young woman who accuses her sister's lover of a crime, and the consequences that follow. The book shares the same historical time period and themes of love, consequences and societal expectations as 'Passing Bells'.
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Rebecca
Readers who enjoyed the romantic themes and historical setting of 'Passing Bells' may enjoy 'Rebecca'. This novel tells the story of a young woman who marries a wealthy widower and must contend with the memory of his first wife, Rebecca. The book shares the same themes of love, memory, and societal expectations as 'Passing Bells'.
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The Go-Between
Fans of 'Passing Bells' who enjoyed the exploration of class and societal expectations may enjoy 'The Go-Between'. This novel tells the story of a young boy who becomes a go-between for two lovers from different social classes, and the consequences that follow. The book shares the same themes of class, love, and societal expectations as 'Passing Bells'.
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The Remains of the Day
Readers who enjoyed the historical setting and complex characters of 'Passing Bells' may enjoy 'The Remains of the Day'. This novel tells the story of a butler reflecting on his life and the choices he made, set in post-World War II England. The book shares the same historical time period and themes of memory, love, and societal expectations as 'Passing Bells'.
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Howards End
Fans of 'Passing Bells' who enjoyed the exploration of class and societal expectations may enjoy 'Howards End'. This novel tells the story of two families from different social classes and their intersecting lives. The book shares the same themes of class, love, and societal expectations as 'Passing Bells'.
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Brideshead Revisited
Readers who enjoyed the historical setting and complex characters of 'Passing Bells' may enjoy 'Brideshead Revisited'. This novel tells the story of a man who revisits the estate of the wealthy Flyte family, and the memories and relationships that are rekindled. The book shares the same themes of memory, love, and societal expectations as 'Passing Bells'.
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