“I don't think she's being mysterious on purpose. It's like she can't help it. She's not shy--she'll talk to anyone--and she's not exactly distant, but even so, she's unreachable, as if there's an invisible fence around her, or a force field the repels whatever gets too close.”
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Summer Hours at the Robbers Library
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Sue Halpern
Sue Halpern is an American writer born on February 12, 1955. Her works span across the genres of fiction and non-fiction, known for her profound insights and unique narrative style. more
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