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“Words had become overnight just little coins, insignificant and unfreighted, to be exchanged for ribbons, buttons, for an apple or an egg.”

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Jo Baker
Jo Baker

Jo Baker, born in 1973 in the United Kingdom, is a talented writer known for her delicate writing style and profound character portrayal. Her works cover a wide range of fields, including history, literature, and contemporary society. more

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