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Quote by Barbara Hambly

“What is merely a hypothesis to anyone else is an overwhelming temptation to a wizard.”

Quote by Barbara Hambly

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Barbara Hambly is an American novelist known for her works in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. Born on August 28, 1951, she has published numerous acclaimed novels since her debut in 1979. Hambly's works are celebrated for their rich imagination, complex character development, and profound exploration of social issues. more

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