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A Lion Among Men: Volume Three in The Wicked Years

This book is part of a series that explores complex themes and characters, continuing the narrative from its preceding volumes. more

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Gregory Maguire
Gregory Maguire

Gregory Maguire is an American novelist known for his reinterpretation of classic fairy tales. His works are characterized by profound moral implications and rich imagination, which have won him a wide audience. more

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