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“It would have been a hard year if I'd spent it berating myself for not working on the book.”

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Emily Barton
Emily Barton

Emily Barton, born in 1969, is a talented novelist known for her profound character development and emotional expression in her works. Her novels are highly appreciated by readers. more

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