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“Baltimore always seems like the kind of city you either leaving or just returning to. Ain't no kinda place to hang your hat. Even as a kid I dreamed of getting out.”

Quote by Esi Edugyan

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Esi Edugyan is a Canadian novelist born in Ethiopia in 1977, who later moved to Canada with her family. Her works are known for their profound character development and rich cultural background. She has won multiple literary awards. more

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