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The Secret History is a novel by Donna Tartt. It is a modern classic and a remarkable achievement. It is compelling and elegant, dramatic and playful. The novel is set at an élite New England college and revolves around a group of clever, eccentric misfits. When they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality, their lives are changed profoundly and for ever.
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