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Deborah Harkness is an accomplished American novelist, recognized for her contributions to the fantasy genre. Born on April 5, 1965, she has captivated readers with her 'All Souls' trilogy, which masterfully intertwines elements of history, magic, and romance. Harkness's novels are celebrated for their richly detailed world-building and complex characters.

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“It was a brutal picture, a tug-of-war between two equal but opposing impulses. It had the ring of truth, however.”

Two War Equal Rings Impulse Brutal Opposing Tug Of War

Book:All Souls Trilogy

Source: All Souls Trilogy

“In this room we understand why this war might be fought...it's about our common belief that no one has the right to tell two creatures that they cannot love each other--no matter what their species.”

Two War Matter Might Belief Rooms Common Creatures No Matter What Species Love Each Other

Book:All Souls Trilogy

Source: All Souls Trilogy

“As fast as I can tell there are only two emotions that keep the world spinning year after year...One is fear. The other is desire.”

World Years I Can Two Desire Emotion Spinning Year One

Author:Deborah Harkness

“Gallowglass returned to Sporrengasse with two vampires and a pretzel.”

Two Vampire Pretzels

Book:All Souls Trilogy

Source: All Souls Trilogy

“With knot of one, the spell's begun. With knot of two, the spell be true. With knot of three, the spell is free. With knot of four, the power is stored. With knot of five, the spell with thrive. With knot of six, this spell I fix.”

Two Three Five Four Six Being True Thrive Spells Knots

Author:Deborah Harkness

“Scholars do one of two things when they discover information that doesn't fit what they already know. Either they sweep it aside so it doesn't bring their cherished theories into question or they focus on it with laserlike intensity and try to get to the bottom of the mystery.”

Knows Trying Two Focus Mystery Information Theory Fit Bottom Two Things Intensity Scholar

Book:A Discovery of Witches: A Novel

Source: A Discovery of Witches: A Novel

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Born: April 5, 1965
Known for: Novelist
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