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“And then he smiled and it was full of warm welcome and tender delight. ‘Gus—I am so glad to see you.’ Lud, the way he said my name; it was as if I could lean into that soft sibilance and feel the wrap of it around me like two strong arms.”

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The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin

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Alison Goodman
Alison Goodman

Alison Goodman is an Australian author known for her fantasy literature. Born in 1966, she has a passion for literature and the fantasy world from a young age. Goodman's works blend rich imagination with deep historical background, winning her popularity among readers. more

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