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“Even if a tamed wolf makes a good sheepdog, he will never understand how the sheep feel....You are most fortunate. For having been, as you thought, a coward, and helpless to fight - you know what that is like. You know what bitterness that feeling breeds - you know in your own heart what kind of evil it brings. And so you are most fit to fight it where it occurs.”

Quote by Elizabeth Moon

Work

Sheepfarmer's Daughter

This book delves into the life of a young woman raised on a sheep farm, examining her journey as she navigates family dynamics, cultural expectations, and her own aspirations. The narrative is rich with descriptions of rural life and the challenges faced by those living in close-knit communities. more

Author

Elizabeth Moon
Elizabeth Moon

Elizabeth Moon is an American science fiction author born on March 7, 1945. Her works are known for their deep themes and complex characters, spanning multiple subgenres of science fiction, including space opera, military science fiction, and post-apocalyptic worlds. more

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