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Gift of story books (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

talent

'gift' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'story books' is the wordplay.
'story' becomes 'tale' (synonyms).
'books' becomes 'NT' (New Testament).
'tale'+'nt'='TALENT'

'of' is the link.

(Other definitions for talent that I've seen before include "Natural aptitude or skill" , "Dull means claw" , "Type of scout - innate ability - old Greek money" , "Flair, aptitude" , "Natural ability or flair" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Independent.
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