“That fool is none of mine," the Grey King said contemptuously. "If the Dark showed itself to him he would melt with fear like butter in the sun. No, he is not of the Dark. But he is very useful. A man so wrapped in his own ill-will is a gift to the Dark from the earth. It is so easy to give him suitable ideas.... Very useful, indeed.”
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Susan Cooper (born May 23, 1935) is a renowned British author best known for her fantasy series The Dark Is Rising. Her works blend mythology, history, and adventure, captivating readers worldwide. Cooper has won prestigious awards including the Newbery Medal and Carnegie Medal. Her writing has profoundly influenced modern fantasy literature, inspiring generations of young readers and authors. more
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