An original narrative? (5)

I believe the answer is:

novel

I believe this is a double definition.

'an original' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'narrative?' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for novel that I've seen before include "Scoop, say" , "Rebecca?" , "New and intriguing" , "Interestingly new; book" , "Fictional work" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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