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“Children are knives, my mother once said. They don’t mean to, but they cut. And yet we cling to them, don’t we, we clasp them until the blood flows.”

Quote by Joanne Harris

Book:The lollipop shoes

Work

The lollipop shoes

In this story, the protagonist inherits a unique shoe business from her eccentric grandmother. As she navigates the challenges of running the business, she encounters various romantic interests and discovers her own identity and passions. more

Author

Joanne Harris is a British author known for her fantasy and literary novels. Born on July 3, 1964, she graduated from the University of Cambridge. Harris's works often blend romance, mystery, and supernatural elements, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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