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“Not that I haven't leaped up into the blinding light of competence now and then. It's sustaining the altitude that defeats me.”

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Lois McMaster Bujold
Lois McMaster Bujold

Lois McMaster Bujold, born on November 2, 1949, is an American science fiction author known for her profound philosophical insights, complex character development, and unique narrative style. Her most famous work is the 'Vorkosigan Saga', a series that has won multiple science fiction literary awards. more

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