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“My mother preferred trees to certain kinds of people. Increasingly, as I get older I have to admit that I occasionally understand her preference.”

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Lucinda Roy
Lucinda Roy

Lucinda Roy is an American novelist born in December 1955. Her works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and social commentary. more

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