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“I know,I can smell it, too.”

Quote by Deborah Harkness

Book:All Souls Trilogy

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All Souls Trilogy

The All Souls Trilogy is a series of historical fantasy novels that delve into the supernatural and political intrigue of the 17th century. The series is known for its intricate plot, complex characters, and richly detailed world-building. more

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Deborah Harkness

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. more

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“And now, Elric had told three lies. The first concerned his cousin Yyrkoon. The second concerned the Black Sword. The third concerned Cymoril. And upon those three lies was Elric's destiny to be built, for it is only about things which concern us most profoundly that we lie clearly and with profound conviction.”

Firsts Lying Three Black Destiny Built Concern Concerned Thirds Profound Conviction Cousin

Book:Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress

Source: Elric: The Sleeping Sorceress

“I'm not afraid to play ugly - look at 'Adaptation.' I looked like a turd that a cat had coughed up.”

Looks Play Cat Ugly Not Afraid Adaptation Turds

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“Elric knew that everything that existed had its opposite. In danger he might find peace. And yet, of course, in peace there was danger. Being an imperfect creature in an imperfect world he would always know paradox. And that was why in paradox there was always a kind of truth. That was why philosophers and soothsayers flourished. In a perfect world there would be no place for them. In an imperfect world the mysteries were always without solution and that was why there was always a great choice of solutions.”

Knows World Kind Might Would Be Choices Courses Peace Perfect Mystery Danger Creatures Solutions Opposites Philosopher Paradox Imperfect Finding Peace A Perfect World Imperfect World

Book:Duke Elric

Source: Duke Elric

“When a wise man does not understand, he says: "I do not understand." The fool and the uncultured are ashamed of their ignorance. They remain silent when a question could bring them wisdom.”

Men Doe Wise Ignorance Fool Silent Ashamed

Author:Frank Herbert

“I dreamt we walked together along the shore. We made satisfying small talk and laughed. This morning I found sand in my shoe and a seashell in my pocket. Was I only dreaming?”

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“He'd made her feel what Barrons made me feel. Bigger than I could possibly be, larger than life, on fire with possibilities, ecstatic to be breathing, impatient for the next moment together. She'd been happy in those last months, so alive and happy.”

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Book:Shadowfever: Fever Series

Source: Shadowfever: Fever Series

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Book:Shadowfever: Fever Series

Source: Shadowfever: Fever Series

“He knows what I'm thinking. Always. We're connected. The atoms between us ferry messages back and forth.”

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Book:The Fever Series 7-Book Bundle: Darkfever, Bloodfever, Faefever, Dreamfever, Shadowfever, Iced, Burned

Source: The Fever Series 7-Book Bundle: Darkfever, Bloodfever, Faefever, Dreamfever, Shadowfever, Iced, Burned

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Book:The War of the End of the World

Source: The War of the End of the World

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