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Timeless non-fiction book (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ruth

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This could be a double definition.

'timeless non-fiction' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'book' is the second definition.
(book of the Bible)

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(Other definitions for ruth that I've seen before include "condolence" , "Old word for pity, or Bible book" , "Damsel" , "Girl's name; pity (archaic)" , "Babe -, US baseball player" .)

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