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“Now I help you find her." He stood up from behind the table, smoothed down his tie. "I sit for too long. My leg goes to bed." "To sleep?" "Thank you, small person. At rare time, I am making mistake in English-language speaking, so thanks for accurate fixation. Now we find Sarah. You follow. Stay near. There are trivial beings everywhere.”

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Book:The Rise & Fall of Great Powers
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The Rise & Fall of Great Powers

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Tom Rachman
Tom Rachman

Tom Rachman, born in 1974 in London, England, is a British novelist known for his unique perspective and profound insight into modern urban life. His works are celebrated for their exploration of the complexities of human nature in contemporary society. more

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