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“Anna's voice wasn't a beautiful voice - rough edged and sorrowful, a bit used, somehow male and female at once. Yet it had more vibrancy to it than most Danish voices, which were often thin and white and too pretty to trigger a shiver. Anna's voice had the heat of the south; it warmed Einar, as if her throat were red with coals.”

Quote by David Ebershoff

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The Danish Girl

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David Ebershoff
David Ebershoff

David Ebershoff is an American writer born in 1969. His works span various literary genres, including novels, essays, and poetry. Ebershoff is known for his unique narrative style and profound insight into human nature. more

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