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“We lay there, under the stars, the moonlight enveloping us like a letter, folded together to be forever united, skin and bone trained to get along.”

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Book:Lavinia

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Lavinia

This novel offers a contemporary retelling of the character Lavinia, a figure from Virgil's epic, exploring her experiences and the world she inhabited during the fall of Troy. The story delves into Lavinia's personal journey, her relationships, and the historical events surrounding her life. more

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Aishabella Sheikh

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