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“Despite I was tired, it was a comfort to stare at the red and brown stripes of the blanket in the lantern light and move my fingers along them. It was a steady, dependable task, as opposed to every other thing in my life at that moment, which was not currently steady.”

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Book:The Madstone: A Novel
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Elizabeth Crook
Elizabeth Crook

Elizabeth Crook, born in 1959, is an American novelist known for her nuanced emotional descriptions and profound social insights. Her works primarily explore themes of family, love, and identity recognition. more

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