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“There is always a choice, even if the alternatives don't appear to be equal.”

Quote by Garth Nix

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Garth Nix is an Australian author renowned for his fantasy novels. Born in July 1963, he has been active in the literary world since the 1980s. Nix's works are celebrated for their rich imagination, complex narrative structures, and profound themes. more

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