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“One of my professors once told me that the last official act of the British monarchy was when Queen Victoria refused to sign a law that made same-sex acts illegal. It would have made me think more highly of her, except the reason she objected was because she didn’t believe women would do anything like that. Parliament rewrote the law so it was specific to men, and she signed it. A tribute to enlightenment, Queen Victoria was not. Neither, as I have observed before, are werewolf packs.”

Quote by Patricia Briggs

Book:Moon Called
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Moon Called

This book is a part of a fantasy series that combines elements of romance and supernatural horror. The story follows a young woman who discovers she is a werewolf hunter and must navigate her new identity while dealing with the complexities of her personal life and the dangers that come with her newfound abilities. more

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Patricia Briggs
Patricia Briggs

Patricia Briggs is an American author known for her works in the fantasy and science fiction genres. Born in 1965, she began publishing her works in 1993. Briggs' novels are celebrated for their complex characters and engaging plots. more

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