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“When I was a boy, that was all I wanted—to grow a pair of wings and get up into the sky. I had a basement full of failed wing projects. Boards and capes and motors, even a pile of found feathers I once tried to glue together with a bottle of Elmer’s; you should have seen your grandmother’s face. But I never got any higher than the backyard fence I’d launch from. I never got inside a cloud. Your raven did.”

Quote by Beth Kephart

Work

Undercover

This book is a gripping tale of intrigue and deception, following the journey of a spy navigating the complexities of the shadowy world of espionage. more

Author

Beth Kephart
Beth Kephart

Beth Kephart is an American author born in 1960. Her works span across various genres including novels, essays, and poetry, known for their profound emotion and delicate writing style. more

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