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“We forgive our friends their darkness and focus on their light. Assuming the light returns. If it doesn’t, well, the friend must want to sleep, so shut the door and leave them to it.”

Quote by Jaclyn Moriarty

Book:A Tangle of Gold
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A Tangle of Gold

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Jaclyn Moriarty
Jaclyn Moriarty

Jaclyn Moriarty is an Australian novelist born in 1968. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and rich imagination, covering a variety of literary genres, including fantasy, mystery, and young adult literature. Moriarty's books are beloved by readers and have won multiple Australian literary awards. more

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