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Book Review: ‘The Fire Agent,’ by David Baerwald

New York Times Tuesday 02 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Dan Fesperman 1 min read
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“The Fire Agent,” by David Baerwald, is a historical novel that spans two continents and world wars.

“The Fire Agent,” by David Baerwald, is a historical novel that spans two continents and world wars.
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