This Library Book Was Due in 1923. It Was Returned Last Month.
Briefly

Delhaie found a long-lost library book from 1923 while decluttering, revealing a connection to her family and the mysteries of past ownership.
The overdue book lends itself to a narrative of forgotten connections and the mystery of how it traveled from library to family heirloom.
Delhaie’s discovery serves as a reminder of how literature can traverse generations, raising questions about past readers and their relationships with books.
The return of Shakespeare's 'Henry V' after a century highlights the intriguing tales hidden within seemingly mundane returned items.
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