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DHH News Roundup 25th - 31st October 2021

10/31/2021

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First up, we are delighted to be able to announce that the next two psychological suspense novels from Vikki Patis will be published by Hodder & Stoughton. 

World English Rights for two books were sold to Hodder's Bethany Wickington, in a deal negotiated by Emily Glenister. 

The first, Return to Blackwater House, is a superb thriller that will keep you turning the pages until its shocking conclusion. Due for release in March 2022, it's up for request on NetGalley now.


The Girl Behind the Wall, the new and utterly gripping WW2 novel from author Mandy Robotham, stormed in at no.10 on the historical fiction chart for both the Globe and Mail, making it Mandy's 4th Canadian bestseller. 

Congratulations, Mandy!
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Stephen Moss' The Swan, was featured in BBC Wildlife Magazine's books roundup for December:

"Having previously charted the lives of the robin, wren and swallow, Stephen Moss turns his attention to the swan. The details of its life-cycle, its place in popular culture and its role in literature and myth are all discussed in this beautifully illustrated guide."

With the festive season around the corner, this will make the perfect present for the nature-lover in your life...


Congratulations to our below authors, whose books were published last week:
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  • A Valley Dream by Anna Jacobs (paperback, 1st in Backshaw Moss series)
  • Commander by Paul Fraser Collard (hardback & eBook, 10th Jack Lark series)
  • Celebrations at the Chateau by Jo Thomas (paperback)
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We were utterly thrilled to see A. J. West's debut novel, The Spirit Engineer, selected as a pick for The Sunday Times' Historical Fiction roundup:

"The Spirit Engineer by AJ West opens in Belfast in 1914. William Jackson Crawford is an oddball teacher of engineering who prides himself on his commitment to science and rationality. After the death of their youngest child, his wife seeks comfort via a medium named Kathleen Goligher. Initially sceptical, Crawford begins to experience manifestations that make him a convert to the spiritualist cause. But is Goligher a fraud? Is Crawford himself a reliable narrator? ... West answers these questions with ingenuity and invention."


A brand new M. W. Craven book, in the Washington Poe series, was announced last week...

​Dangling from a hook in a meat packing plant isn't how Detective Sergeant Washington Poe wants to spend his weekend. He's been punched and kicked and threatened, and when a contract killer arrives it seems things are about to go from bad to worse. He goes by the name of the Pale Man and he and his straight-edged razor have been feared all over London for twenty years.

But Poe knows two things the Pale Man doesn't. Although it might seem like a hopeless situation, Poe has planned to be here all along. More importantly, a nerdy, computer whizz-kid called Tilly Bradshaw is watching his back. And now things are about to get interesting...


The Cutting Season is out in April 2022.
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A plethora of fantastic quotes for various titles have poured in over the last week, and we are delighted to show them to you:

"With twist after gut-punching twist, A Fatal Crossing really is an ingenious thriller. Highly recommended."
M. W. Craven on Tom Hindle's debut A Fatal Crossing

"A delicious Shetland setting and the exquisite writing of Green, come together for a delightful  tale of friendship, family and love. Highly enjoyable and engaging read."
​Jenni Keer on From Shetland, With Love at Christmas by Erin Green


"Staggeringly good, this richly complex novel by James Goodhand is as accomplished and engrossing as his debut ... Page-turning and compelling, Goodhand deftly handles a narrative that seems to be moving inexorably towards some terribly disaster ... In tears and awe by the final pages, James Goodhand had me hanging on every word. I loved it!"
Louisa Reid on Man Down by James Goodhand
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In November's Kindly Monthly Deal., we've got a few fantastic low prices for you. Simply click on the cover image below to take you to the deal
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Finally, the cover for Richard Swan's fantasy debut, The Justice of Kings, Book 1 in the Empire of the Wolf series (February 2022, Orbit), has been revealed...
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No man is above the law.

The Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. Rebels, heretics and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the imperial throne.

Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. Sir Konrad Vonvalt is the most feared Justice of all, upholding the law by way of his sharp mind, arcane powers and skill as a swordsman. In this he is aided by Helena Sedanka, his clerk and protégé, orphaned by the wars that forged the empire.

When the pair investigate the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of imperial society. As the stakes rise and become ever more personal, Vonvalt must make a choice: will he abandon the laws he's sworn to uphold in order to protect the empire?

Introducing an unforgettable protagonist destined to become a fantasy icon, The Justice of Kings is an unmissable debut where action, intrigue and magic collide.
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DHH News Roundup 18th - 24th October 2021

10/25/2021

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We are delighted to welcome Iain Rowan to the Agency. 

Iain joins Tom Drake-Lee's list, and is a shortlistee for both the Bath Novel Award and the CWA Debut Dagger. 

​To find out more about Iain, click here.


The forthcoming novel from Thomas Mogford, The Planthunter ​(February 2022, Welbeck), has picked up some fabulous pre-publication endorsements in the past week:

​"Carried along by the drama, the history, the travel, the romance, the love of a dog, let alone the plant-hunting I couldn’t put this down."
Sarah Raven

"The Planthunter is a feast for the senses and a must for every reader who enjoys great adventure writing. The exuberant life in these pages and the drama of the story along with Mogford's lively engaging writing make this a life-enhancing pleasure to read. Be swept away."
Imogen Robertson
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Happy Publication Day to our authors for the below books, which are all now available in a variety of formats:
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Got a Kobo eReader? Then we've got the perfect autumnal deal for you:

Stuart Turton's The Devil and the Dark Water is only £1.99 from the 22nd October - 31st October. 

​To take advantage of this brilliant deal, click here.


Congratulations to Patti Buff who last week was given an honourable mention in the Amazon Publishing / Capital Crime New Voices Awards 2021, for her novel, The Ice Beneath Me.

The competition, sponsored by Amazon Publishing, and created by Capital Crime, aims to discover new, diverse voices in the crime and thriller fiction community, and to further their writing careers.

Capital Crime Book Club members and festival ticket holders had opportunity to vote for their favourite by logging in and reading the entries.

To read more, click here.
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As part of Goldster's new Author to Author events, client Lucinda Hawksley will be interviewing bestselling, worldwide renowned author Ian Rankin, on Thursday 28th October, from 6-7pm. 

​The event is virtual, tickets are free and you can reserve yours here.


From Shetland, With Love at Christmas by Erin Green (out on 11th November 2021) has been given a fantastic endorsements in the run-up to its publication:

​"A lovely, heart-warming story of three women trying to change their lives for the better ... I hope there will be many more books in this lovely series!"
Christina Courtenay
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Details for the next book from Rebecca Griffiths, The Body on the Moor, have been announced. 

The book, from the author of The Girl at my Door, will be published in February 2022 by Bookouture and is an utterly gripping mystery thriller, inspired by the true story of the Moors murders.

To find out more, click here.
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And finally, we are over the moon to be able to announce that Amy Beashel's debut adult novel, Spilt Milk, has been acquired by HarperNorth. Amy is the author of the 2020 YA novel The Sky Is Mine, which was longlisted for both the Branford Boase Award and the Carnegie Medal.

Publishing director Genevieve Pegg acquired UK & Commonwealth rights from Hannah Sheppard, and the book will publish in spring 2023.

To find out more about this exciting acquisition, click here.

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HarperNorth Lands Debut Adult Novel from Beashel

10/21/2021

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HarperNorth has landed the début adult novel from YA author Amy Beashel.

Publishing director Genevieve Pegg acquired UK & Commonwealth rights for Spilt Milk from Hannah Sheppard at the DHH Literary Agency. It will publish in spring 2023. Beashel is the author of the 2020 YA novel The Sky is Mine (Rock the Boat), which was longlisted for the Branford Boase Award and the Carnegie Medal.

The publisher describes Spilt Milk as "a powerful, controversial and ultimately empowering novel about modern relationships and the choices we make". It tells the story of a mother and her struggles around the complexities of motherhood.

Pegg said: “I was completely hooked from the first page of Amy’s story—while it’s bold and taboo-busting in its honesty, it also is alive with characters I recognise that give it a warmth and relatability that make it absolutely unforgettable. Full of twists and surprises, I can’t wait to talk about it with readers everywhere.”

Beashel said: “I am thrilled to be published by HarperNorth; they really grasped the spirit of Spilt Milk and connected with Bea’s complex relationship with motherhood, marriage, and grief. I’m so excited to work with Genevieve and the team and hugely grateful to my agent Hannah, who has been vehemently on Bea’s side from the off.”

​From The Bookseller article | Sian Bayley

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DHH News Roundup 11th - 17th October 2021

10/18/2021

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Congratulations to Lucinda Hawksley, who last week saw the publication of her new book, Letters of Great Women (Welbeck). 

Over 2,000 years of history seen through the eyes of 50 extraordinary women.

Was Jane Austen a fan of her own work?
What did Harriet Tubman want to tell Abraham Lincoln?
And how did Greta Thunberg respond to her critics?


This carefully curated selection of correspondence on politics, literature, art, entertainment, activism and science provides insight into the personal and professional lives of some of history's most influential names. Each entry includes images and transcripts of the letters themselves along with a biography by celebrated historian Lucinda Hawksley exploring the lives and writings of each woman.

Letters of Great Women brings together 50 key female voices on the most significant moments in history, and the everyday joys, sorrows and struggles of women's lives.

You can order yourself this fascinating book here.


We're very pleased to be welcoming two new clients to the DHH stable this week. 

E. L. Crocker joins Harry Illingworth's list, while Jennifer Kennedy joins Hannah Sheppard's. 

Lightfall, E. L.'s debut novel, and part of an epic fantasy series, takes place in the last vampire city, where the blood you drink determines your class.

Meanwhile, drawn to the supernatural and mysterious it was inevitable that Jennifer would write gothic fiction and dreams of living in a haunted mansion on the moors.

Watch this space for more on these very exciting new writers.
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The Puppet Show, the first in M. W. Craven's Washington Poe series, has had North Macedonian rights snapped up by Sakam Knigi, making it the 22nd territory the book has sold in worldwide. 
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Last week, BookBub published their list of Top 13 'Locked Room Mysteries' and we were thrilled to see Ragnar Jónasson's debut novel, Snowblind (Orenda Books, 2015) included. 

With over a million copies of the first in Jónasson's Dark Iceland series sold, if you have yet to introduce yourself to the inimitable Ari Thór Arason, then what are you waiting for?? 

​Siglufjörður: an idyllically quiet fishing village in Northern Iceland, where no one locks their doors accessible only via a small mountain tunnel.

Ari Thór Arason: a rookie policeman on his first posting, far from his girlfriend in Reykjavik with a past that he's unable to leave behind.

When a young woman is found lying half-naked in the snow, bleeding and unconscious, and a highly esteemed, elderly writer falls to his death in the local theatre, Ari is dragged straight into the heart of a community where he can trust no one, and secrets and lies are a way of life.

An avalanche and unremitting snowstorms close the mountain pass, and the 24-hour darkness threatens to push Ari over the edge, as curtains begin to twitch, and his investigation becomes increasingly complex, chilling and personal. Past plays tag with the present and the claustrophobic tension mounts, while Ari is thrust ever deeper into his own darkness blinded by snow, and with a killer on the loose.


The Last Crossing by Brian McGilloway, winner of the newly-created 'Highly Commended' category at the 2021 Theakston's Crime Awards, has had Frisian rights sold to Uitgeverij Elikser. 

​"... McGilloway brings a forensic and compassionate eye to bear on the post-Troubles settlement in this thoughtful, moving, morally complex book."
The Irish Times

"Poetic, humane and gripping... reminded me of Bernard MacLaverty's early work. Yes, it's that good."

Ian Rankin
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Finally, we are very happy to be able to show you the cover for James Goodhand's new novel:
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From the author of 2020's hard-hitting Last Lesson, comes Man Down, a searingly exploration of toxic masculinity. 

​Will Parks needs to man up.

A man stands. A man fights. A man bleeds.

These are the first lessons you learn in a town where girls are objects, words are weak and fists do the talking.

Will's more at home in the classroom than the gym, and the most important woman in his life is his gran. So how can a boy who's always backed away from a fight become the hero who saves the day?

Because a disaster is coming. One that Will can prevent. But only if he learns the most important lesson of all: sometimes to step up, you have to man down.


Published in March 2022, you can pre-order your copy here.
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DHH News Roundup 4th - 10th October 2021

10/11/2021

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Congratulations to Clare Whitfield and Stuart Turton, who have both been shortlisted for the HWA Crown Awards 2021. 

People of Abandoned Character (Clare Whitfield) is shortlisted for the Debut Crown and The Devil and the Dark Water (Stuart Turton) is shortlisted for the Gold Crown. 

The 2021 Crown Awards (Debut, Gold and Non-Fiction) are for full length books published for the first time in English in the UK between the 1st April 2020 - 31st March 2021. The winner's ceremony will take place on the 24th November 2021.
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The third in M. W. Craven's Washington Poe series, The Curator, has sold Greek rights to Harlenic Hellas, the home of the first two in the series, The Puppet Show and Black Summer. 
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Richard Swan's forthcoming debut fantasy novel, The Justice of Kings​ (February 2022, Little Brown), has received two fantastic endorsements in the last week:

"A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing." R.J. Barker, author of The Bone Ships and Age of Assassins

"A marvelously detailed world with an engrossing adventure from a unique perspective. I enjoyed it!" K. S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro

Keep an eye out for the cover reveal, but in the meantime, check out the blurb below...

​No man is above the law. 

The Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. Rebels, heretics and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the imperial throne. 

Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. Sir Konrad Vonvalt is the most feared Justice of all, upholding the law by way of his sharp mind, arcane powers and skill as a swordsman. In this he is aided by Helena Sedanka, his clerk and protege, orphaned by the wars that forged the empire. 

When the pair investigate the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of imperial society. As the stakes rise and become ever more personal, Vonvalt must make a choice: will he abandon the laws he's sworn to uphold in order to protect the empire?


Two debuts were published last week, and we are delighted these two very special books are now out in the world...

The Spirit Engineer, by A. J. West, is based on the true story of Professor William Jackson Crawford and famed medium Kathleen Goligher. With a cast of characters including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini, this wonderful book conjures a haunted, twisted tale of power, paranoia and one ultimate, inescapable truth...
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​In the thick of the 2021 coronavirus lockdown, designer and shop owner Eleanor Tattersfield put out a call on Instagram: 'I'll send you a postcard, you send me a secret'. Lockdown Secrets is an astonishing record of what happened next, bringing together the best of the postcards Eleanor received


Congratulations to Faridah Àbíké Íyímídé, whose debut YA novel, Ace of Spades has been shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2021, in the Young Adult category. 

The BAMB Awards are the only awards to be curated by bookshops, and chosen by readers. 

The winners will be announced on Tuesday 9th November at an awards ceremony at Foyles on Charing Cross Road.

​To find out more about the Awards, and the shortlists, click here.
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Finally, we're delighted to be able to reveal to you the cover for Off Target, the second novel from Eve Smith, author of the disturbingly prevalent The Waiting Rooms. 
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When a one-night stand leads to a long-desired pregnancy, Susan will do anything to ensure her husband won't find out ... including the unthinkable. But when something horrendous is unleashed around the globe, her secret isn't the only thing that is no longer safe...

Published in eBook in December this year, and in paperback in February 2022, you can pre-order here.
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Whitfield & Turton Shortlisted for HWA Awards 2021

10/8/2021

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Congratulations to Clare Whitfield and Stuart Turton, who have both been shortlisted for the Historical Writers' Association Crown Awards 2021 for the respective novels, The Devil and the Dark Water and People of Abandoned Character. 

The 2021 Crown Awards (Debut, Gold and Non-Fiction) are for full length books published for the first time in English in the UK between the 1st April 2020 - 31st March 2021.

People of Abandoned Character is Clare's debut novel and has been shortlisted for the Debut Crown Award; while Stuart Turton's The Devil and the Dark Water is shortlisted for the Gold Crown Award. 

The winner's ceremony will take place on the 24th November 2021.
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DHH News Roundup 27th Sept - 3rd Oct 2021

10/4/2021

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We are totally and utterly over the moon that Clare Whitfield's debut novel, People of Abandoned Character, has scooped the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award 2021. 

​Goldsboro Books staff said: “The decision was pretty much unanimous. Clare Whitfield’s thrilling debut impressed the whole team for its fresh and unique take on the Whitechapel Murders. Told from the point of view of a woman who wonders whether her violent and manipulative husband could be Jack the Ripper, it’s also a thoughtful and compelling exploration of the endless violence faced by women of all walks of life. We’re delighted to award this year’s Glass Bell to Clare Whitfield – a hugely exciting new name in fiction, we know that she will go far!"

We have a veritable smörgåsbord of exciting book promos, meaning you can stock up on all these fantastic titles to while away these chilly evenings (a roaring fire, hot chocolate, a dog - you get the picture).

Simply click on any of the book covers below to take you straight to the deal(s) - there is literally something for everyone!
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The eBook for Julie Caplin's brand new getaway novel, The Cosy Cottage in Ireland, was released last week - shooting to the top of the Apple Books chart - and it really is the perfect book for this time of year (and is also an absolute steal at 99p!).

Snuggle up in your favourite armchair and take a trip across the Irish sea for comfort food, cosy cottage nights and a heartwarming romance.


Also published in eBook last week was the second in Erin Green's 'Shetland' series: From Shetland, With Love at Christmas. 

Described as a "giant hug in a book", this story has warmed the cockles of many readers already and we know it will steal your heart too. And guess what else? That's right - it's only 99p...
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Blood Ties, the Ben Devlin thriller from Brian McGilloway, was published last week in eBook and is the latest in the series, set in Ireland's Border. 

​How can a dead woman avenge herself on her killer twenty years after her murder?

"A clever, engaging and beautifully crafted police procedural." Irish Independent

"An enthralling, powerful and incredibly moving novel." Irish Times


Ragnar Jónasson's recent standalone, and Sunday Times bestseller, The Girl Who Died, was also published in paperback last week and, as an added (huge) bonus, was featured in this month's Vogue Scandinavia in their piece, 'The 7 Best Nordic Noir Books of 2021'.

"Is this the best crime writer in the world today? ... [The Girl Who Died] is nothing less than a landmark in modern crime fiction." The Times
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Congratulations to Carys Jones, who last week saw the eBook release of her new book, We Are All Liars, an intensely gripping psychological thriller set in a remote Scottish cabin, with five friends who have a long history, and many secrets - some of them deadly.

With a twist you won't see coming, this is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.


Finally, we have been chomping at the bit to show you the cover of Victoria Selman's forthcoming Truly, Darkly, Deeply, a dark crime novel that will truly get under your skin. 

​12-year-old Sophie and her mother, Amelia-Rose, move to London from Massachusetts where they meet the charismatic Matty Melgren, who quickly becomes an intrinsic part of their lives. But as the relationship between the two adults fractures, a serial killer begins targeting young women with a striking resemblance to Amelia-Rose.

When Matty is eventually sent down for multiple murders, questions remain as to his guilt -- questions which ultimately destroy both women. Nearly twenty years later, Sophie receives a letter from Battlemouth Prison informing her Matty is dying and wants to meet. It looks like Sophie might finally get the answers she craves. But will the truth set her free -- or bury her deeper?
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Whitfield Debut Wins Glass Bell Award 2021

10/1/2021

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Huge congratulations to client Clare Whitfield, who has been awarded the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award 2021 for her debut, People of Abandoned Character, a thrilling and atmospheric take on the Jack the Ripper story, published by Head of Zeus. It follows the perspective of the newly married Susannah, who begins to wonder whether her abusive and volatile husband might be responsible for the Whitechapel Murders. Whitfield won praise from the judging team for her ‘fresh and unique’ approach to the story, calling it ‘a thoughtful and compelling exploration of the endless violence faced by women of all walks of life.’

People of Abandoned Character was announced as the winner live at a party at Goldsboro Books at 7.00pm on Thursday 30th September and Clare was awarded £2,000 and a beautiful, handmade glass bell.
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Goldsboro Books staff said: “The decision was pretty much unanimous. Clare Whitfield’s thrilling debut impressed the whole team for its fresh and unique take on the Whitechapel Murders. Told from the point of view of a woman who wonders whether her violent and manipulative husband could be Jack the Ripper, it’s also a thoughtful and compelling exploration of the endless violence faced by women of all walks of life. We’re delighted to award this year’s Glass Bell to Clare Whitfield – a hugely exciting new name in fiction, we know that she will go far!"
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