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“This is what the Problem means,” he went on. “This is the effect it has. Lives lost, loved ones taken before their time. And then we hide our dead behind iron walls and leave them to the thorns and ivy. We lose them twice over, Lucy. Death’s not the worst of it. We turn our faces away.”

Quote by Jonathan Stroud

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The Empty Grave

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Jonathan Stroud
Jonathan Stroud

Jonathan Stroud, born on October 27, 1970, is a renowned British children's literature author. His works are known for their rich imagination and profound thematic depth, particularly his popular 'Bartimaeus' series and 'The Amulet' series. more

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