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“I feel like one of the things I'm trying most to do is stretch my empathetic reach, as far as it will go. I got as far as Gilles de Rais' assistant, for example, and not really as far as de Rais himself.”

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Jim Shepard
Jim Shepard

Jim Shepard is an American author born on December 29, 1956. His works are known for their unique narrative techniques and profound insights into social issues. more

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