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“You love her." Jean-Philippe did not- would not- deny it. Pierre sighed. "You're like the sheep, Marine, so stupid. Always you look back at where you've come from, what you've been, what you believe you are, and so you do not see the path you should be taking." "I'm a soldier. I don't get to choose my path." He'd meant for that to stop the argument. It didn't. "You're a soldier, so you follow, yes? Then follow this." Pierre's hard finger jabbed him in the chest, above his heart. "God gave you this. He set it like a light within you, so that you could see it well and know the way to go. You follow this, Marine. Don't look behind.”

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Susanna Kearsley
Susanna Kearsley

Susanna Kearsley is a British historical fiction author known for her unique narrative style and deep understanding of history. Born in 1966, she has been writing since 1993 and has published numerous works. Kearsley's novels are typically set in 18th-century Britain, blending historical details with fictional plots, which have won her a wide readership. more

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