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“Looking back at that moment, I understand that I had lived in books so long, in my narrow university setting, that I had become compressed by them internally. Suddenly, in this echoing house of Byzantium-one of the wonders of history-my spirit leaped out of its confines. I knew in that instant that, whatever happened, I could never go back to my old constraints. I wanted to follow life upward, to expand with it outward, the way this enormous interior swelled upward and outward. My heart swelled with it...”

Quote by Elizabeth Kostova

Book:The Historian
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The Historian

In this gripping narrative, the protagonist embarks on a journey that blurs the line between fact and fiction, as they uncover a family secret that spans centuries and is deeply rooted in historical events. more

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Elizabeth Kostova
Elizabeth Kostova

Elizabeth Kostova, born on December 26, 1964, is a renowned author known for her rich imagination and profound literary connotations. Her works have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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