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“Susan smiled the smile she always smiled when you knew she hadn’t the slightest interest in what you were saying, and she knew it, and she knew you knew it.”

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Book:Pastime
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Pastime

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Robert B. Parker
Robert B. Parker

Robert B. Parker was an American crime writer known for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are characterized by tight plots, complex characters, and unique crime scenes, with his most famous character being the private detective Spencer Herrick. more

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