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“Egnaro is a secret known to everyone but yourself. It is a country or a city to which you have never been; it is an unknown language. At the same time it is like being cuckolded, or plotted against. It is part of the universe of events which will never wholly reveal itself to you: a conspiracy the barest outline of which, once visible, will gall you forever.”

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M. John Harrison
M. John Harrison

M. John Harrison, born on July 26, 1945, is a British author known for his unique perspective and profound insights across various genres, including history, science fiction, and literature. more

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