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“A moment passed, and I looked at her stained hands on the table before me. “And? Are you going to tell me? How goes your witchery?” She smiled her inward smile. “You were right. It is mostly will. Will and work.”

Quote by Madeline Miller

Book:Circe
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Circe

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Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller

Madeline Miller is an American novelist known for her modern interpretations of Greek mythology. Born on July 24, 1978, she graduated from Princeton University and later earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Her works, 'The Song of Achilles' and 'Circe', have been widely acclaimed by readers. more

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