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marginalia
noun • from Latin margo meaning "edge, border, margin"
Notes written in the margins of a book or manuscript; annotations made by readers in the blank spaces around the text.
Originally used by scholars to preserve thoughts and commentary alongside the main text.

The Marginalia Messenger

Some secrets refuse to stay hidden between the lines

A London bookshop owner discovers coded messages in a Victorian novel that connect her to a woman from 1885. As someone tries to bury these dangerous secrets, she races to solve a literary puzzle spanning generations.

"Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill."
— Barbara Tuchman

About D.L. Hubert

Based in London and across Europe, D.L. Hubert explores the intersection of history and technology and their profound impact on humanity.

With a passion for uncovering the hidden stories within historical narratives, D.L. Hubert crafts mysteries that bridge centuries, revealing how the past continues to shape our present.

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What Readers Are Saying

"A captivating story from start to finish... keeps the reader intrigued with a brisk, engaging pace."
— Alessandra
"An intriguing story filled with vibrant characters and clever humor."
— Janel
"A literary puzzle box, layered, atmospheric, and irresistibly clever."
— Audrey

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