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“I will make you insane, her memory screamed at her near the winter window sill as Tatiana smelled the brine of eternity. On the outside you will walk and smile as if indeed you are a normal woman, but on the inside you will twist and burn on the stake, I will never free you, you will never be free.”

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Paullina Simons
Paullina Simons

Paullina Simons (born 1963) is a Russian-American author best known for her bestselling novel 'The Bronze Horseman' and its sequels. Born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), she emigrated to the United States with her family in 1978. She graduated from the University of Kansas and later pursued a writing career. Her works, often set against the backdrop of World War II, blend historical events with romance and drama. Simons' writing is characterized by emotional depth and vivid storytelling. Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. She continues to write and resides in the United States. more

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