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“Yeah, well, that's what you said the last time it did this, and it was doing it that time too,' Tiercel said waspishly. Clear as mud,' Harrier muttered.”

Quote by Mercedes Lackey

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Mercedes Lackey

Mercedes Lackey is an American fantasy author known for her rich imagination and profound character development. Her works span a wide range of genres from children's literature to adult fantasy, with her most famous series including 'The DRUID Sequence' and 'The Elven Knight Series'. Lackey's writing is praised for its respect for diverse cultures and its focus on gender equality. more

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