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“He didn't move back to allow me to walk by him, and so I had to brush heavily against him on my way out the door. I felt as if my body were metal to his magnet, and I had literally to pull away from him.”

Quote by Nancy Pickard

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Bum Steer

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Nancy Pickard
Nancy Pickard

Nancy Pickard, born in September 1945, is a renowned American novelist known for her suspense and crime novels. Her works have won wide acclaim for their intricate plots and complex character development. more

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