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“This was the truth at the core of my existence: this yawning emptiness, scantily clad in rage. It had been there all along.”

Quote by Hillary Jordan

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Hillary Jordan
Hillary Jordan

Hillary Jordan is a renowned American contemporary novelist, born in 1963. Her works are known for their delicate emotional portrayal and profound social insight, which have won her great popularity among readers. more

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