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“They raise us to be soft as silk, distract us with luxury and wealth beyond measure, so we never rock the boat that carries us. They expect us to be so bored by our power that we let them do the ruling in our stead. Behind every throne is a masked servant who seeks only to make a puppet of the one who sits on it.”

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Book:The Priory of the Orange Tree
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The Priory of the Orange Tree

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Samantha Shannon
Samantha Shannon

Samantha Shannon is a British writer born on November 8, 1991. She gained fame for her fantasy novel series 'The Bone Season', which blends political intrigue, supernatural abilities, and a futuristic setting. more

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