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The Onion Girl

In this gripping novel, a young woman's life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a reclusive and enigmatic figure who offers her a chance at a new beginning. As she becomes increasingly entangled in this man's world, she must confront the dark secrets of her own past and the chilling implications of her new connection. more

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Charles de Lint
Charles de Lint

Charles de Lint, born on December 22, 1951, is a renowned Canadian writer known for his fantasy literature and folk tales. His works span various forms, including short stories, novels, and poetry, and have been translated into multiple languages. De Lint's writing style is unique, characterized by rich imagination and deep understanding of folk tales. more

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“Like looking down on a lubricious chess set, isn't it? The king moves in tiny steps, with no direction, like a drunkard trying to avoid the archer's bolt. The others work their strategies and wait for the old man to fall. He has no power, yet all power moves in his orbit and to his mad whim. Do you know there's no fool piece on the chessboard, Kent?" "Methinks the fool is the player, the mind above the moves.”