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“During the days I felt myself slipping into a kind of madness. Solitary confinement has an astonishing effect on the mind. The trip was to stay calm and keep myself occupied. I spent hours working out how to break free. But trying to escape would have been instant suicide.”

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Tahir Shah
Tahir Shah

Tahir Shah is a British author known for his fantasy novels. Born on November 16, 1966, he spent his childhood in Morocco. Shah's works often blend culture, adventure, and fantasy elements, which have won him a wide audience. more

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