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“She was adamant that any organisation that labelled one group of people as evil would eventually do the same to others. That to treat any one person as less than human was to cheapen the very substance of humanity.”

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Book:The Song Rising
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The Song Rising

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Samantha Shannon
Samantha Shannon

Samantha Shannon is a British writer born on November 8, 1991. She gained fame for her fantasy novel series 'The Bone Season', which blends political intrigue, supernatural abilities, and a futuristic setting. more

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