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The Fabulous Originals
(1955)Lives of Extraordinary People Who Inspired Memorable Characters in Fiction
A non fiction book by Irving Wallace
Comprises useful Introductory essay on Fact and Fiction, then deals with the real Sherlock Holmes, Juliana Borereau, Lady Arabella Dudley, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Marie Roget, Robinson Crusoe and a briefer look at 6 others.
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