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    Sometimes the UK/US difference can even creep into the realm of titles.
    Cornwell's Book of the Archer (which I found to be pretty darn excellent), was originally published in the UK under the title Harlequin; evidently, it was felt that Americans would associate that word too closely to paper romance novels.

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    British books are written in British English. American / Australian / Canadian readers should make the appropriate translations.

    (Said with tongue firmly in cheek)

    Mark
    Tetley
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    What a wonderful world it is that has girls in it. - Lazarus Long

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tetley View Post
    British books are written in British English. American / Australian / Canadian readers should make the appropriate translations.

    (Said with tongue firmly in cheek)

    Mark
    Not only that, but the accent will different!

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