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“I revear all the gods but those that delight in cruelty. If Ra's light is kindly in your eyes than may his light shine on us all.”

Quote by Elizabeth Moon

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Elizabeth Moon is an American science fiction author born on March 7, 1945. Her works are known for their deep themes and complex characters, spanning multiple subgenres of science fiction, including space opera, military science fiction, and post-apocalyptic worlds. more

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