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“The issue of the Betrayal was so central to that, I felt the need to comment upon it. My choices were to ignore the games and put them 'outside' of continuity or to integrate them. I chose the latter.”

Quote by Raymond E. Feist

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Raymond E. Feist
Raymond E. Feist

Raymond E. Feist, born on December 23, 1945, is a renowned American fantasy author. His works are known for their rich imagination, complex character development, and captivating plots, which have won him a large following among readers. more

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