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“Anything said in upper-crust British automatically sounded intelligent.”

Quote by Nancy Kress

Book:Yesterday's Kin

Work

Yesterday's Kin

In this fictional narrative, the story revolves around the lives of a family connected by a shared past, delving into the complexities of their relationships and the legacy they inherit. more

Author

Nancy Kress is an American science fiction writer born on January 20, 1948. Her works are known for their profound social insights and unique perspectives on technological development, earning her numerous science fiction literary awards. more

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