“What was real, he knew now, was the soil beneath a man's feet. The earth, the natural world, from which could be derived every necessity. and on which were preserved the imprints of every man, woman, and child that had ever lived.”
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The Clockmaker's Daughter
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Kate Morton
Kate Morton, born in 1976, is an acclaimed Australian author known for her intricate family histories and emotional storytelling. more
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