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Midsummer Moon is a fiction romance that unfolds against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars (1800‑1815). The story centers around the inventive pursuits of women scientists and their work with early flying machines. Through its historical setting and focus on innovation, the novel blends themes of love and technological ambition.
First publish date: November 1987
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Laura Kinsale
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