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“There are no shy women,"announced the count. "The modest way they cast thier eyes down merely his their naivety." I was fast coming to the conclusion that there was no need to feel afraid of him. He was only a self-satisfied old git who hated women and liked the sound of his own voice.”

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Book:Ruby Red
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Ruby Red

Ruby Red is a fantasy novel that follows the adventures of a young woman who learns she is part of a group of time travelers. Set in a world where history is manipulated, the novel explores themes of destiny, love, and the consequences of altering the past. more

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Kerstin Gier
Kerstin Gier

Kerstin Gier is a German author renowned for her young adult fantasy novels, particularly the 'Time Traveler' series. Born in 1966, she graduated from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich with a degree in German literature. more

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