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“To be godless is probably the first step to innocence... to lose the false sense of sin and subordination, the false grief for things supposed to be lost.”

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Book:The vampire Lestat
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The vampire Lestat

This book is a part of the Vampire Chronicles series and delves into the origins and experiences of Lestat, a vampire with a complex and intriguing backstory. more

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Anne Rice
Anne Rice

Anne Rice is an American author known for her gothic and fantasy novels, born on October 4, 1941. Her most famous work, 'The Vampire Chronicles', has gained her a wide readership and influenced vampire culture. more

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