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“Nothing was fair. If you expected fairness, you would be forever disappointed.”

Quote by A.C.H. Smith

Book:Labyrinth: A Novel Based on the Jim Henson Film

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Labyrinth: A Novel Based on the Jim Henson Film

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A.C.H. Smith, born in 1935, is an accomplished novelist. His works are renowned for their profound insights and rich imagination, captivating readers worldwide. more

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