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“So,' I said, partly to Magda, partly to myself, 'Rema left Argentina with this An-a-to-le person.' I adopted the four-syllable pronunciation with confidence, feeling myself an Hercule Poirot: it was near the end of the story, the suspects were in the room.”

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Book:Atmospheric Disturbances
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Atmospheric Disturbances

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Rivka Galchen
Rivka Galchen

Rivka Galchen is an American writer born in April 1976. Her works are known for their unique imagination and profound emotional depth, primarily focusing on the genres of science fiction and fantasy. more

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