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“Your HIghness,' Tiernan hisses at Oak. HIs sword is drawn and his jaw set. 'Get below.' 'And how will that help, exactly?' Oak demands. 'Will waiting to drown make the experience better?”

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Book:The Prisoner’s Throne

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Holly Black, born on November 10, 1971, is a renowned fantasy fiction writer from the United States. Her works are known for their unique imagination and profound emotional depth, which have won her a large fan base. more

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