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“A bit late, but you know what they say." Beetle hazarded a guess. "You're late? What time do you call this? Where on earth have you been?" Silas looked baffled. "No. Better late than never." Beetle watched Silas Heap head across the Great Hall toward the Sealed lobby and heard one of the guard Wizards demand, "Silas Heap, where on earth have you been?”

Quote by Angie Sage

Book:Fyre

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Fyre

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Angie Sage
Angie Sage

Angie Sage, born in June 1952, is a British author known for her fantasy novels. Her works are celebrated for their blend of adventure, mystery, and growth themes, and are highly appreciated by young readers. more

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