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“She looked for any sign of the boy who'd taught her to whistle a hornpipe, who could palm an ace of hearts and make it reappear from her sleeve, but failed to find even a glimmer of him. Instead she saw Ida taking on a second life in the features of her only son, and for a quick heartbeat Jo was almost grateful for the scar tissue dimpled across her cheek, forehead, and chin. No one would ever be able to invade her face, she realized. She would always simply be herself, whether she liked it or not.”

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Book:The Gilly Salt Sisters

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The Gilly Salt Sisters

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Tiffany Baker is a contemporary author whose works are highly praised for their unique narrative style and profound thematic explorations. Her writing spans various genres, including fantasy, mystery, and realism. more

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