The series is based on the book series '' The Mortal Instruments '' from Ed Decter and was developed by Cassandra Clare for television .
The series is based on the book series `` The Mortal Instruments '' by Ed Decter , and developed for television by Cassandra Clare .

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yes

The Turks , Tibetans , Muslim Arabs , and Tang competed for control of Central Asia until the tang 's collapse in the 10th century .
The Turks , Tibetans , Muslim Arabs and the Tang competed for control over Central Asia until the collapse of the Tang in the 10th century .

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yes

The casting includes Cecile Andrews as host and Wanda Urbanska , author of `` Circle of Simplicity '' .
The cast includes Cecile Andrews as the host and Wanda Urbanska , author of `` Circle of Simplicity '' .

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yes

Alan Dale returned as Tom Morrow , a character who left `` NCIS '' in the episode `` Kill Ari ( Part I ) '' of the third season .
Tom Morrow returned as Alan Dale , a character who left `` NCIS '' in the third season 's episode `` Kill Ari ( Part I ) '' .

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no