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“I love this idea of trying to create that intellectual eroticism. That was what I was working toward all along.”

Quote by Lily King

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Lily King, born in 1963, is an accomplished American novelist. Her works are renowned for their profound character development and emotional expression, captivating readers worldwide. more

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