“Curiosity – if not desire, if not plain kindness – might have led him to greater zeal.”
Book:The Secret Chord
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The Secret Chord
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Geraldine Brooks
Geraldine Brooks is an Australian journalist known for her in-depth investigative reporting and unique narrative style. She has over 30 years of experience in the news industry, having worked as a journalist and editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, among other news organizations. more
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