“They should bring back hanging,' the gloomy man at the counter said, indicating the rolling news on the TV screen behind him. 'Well,' Reggie demurred. She didn't agree with hanging, she much preferred the idea of criminals roasting in the fires of hell twenty-four hours a day. Did they have day and night in hell? Did they damp down the fires in the evening and stoke them up again in the morning?”
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Death at the Sign of the Rook
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Kate Atkinson
Kate Atkinson is a celebrated British author, recognized for her crime novels and historical fiction. Born in 1951, she has garnered critical acclaim for her intricate plots and compelling characters. Atkinson's writing frequently delves into themes of morality, identity, and the passage of time. more
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