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“I'm not brave,' Ava replied huskily. 'If you only knew how afraid I really am. Sometimes I think I am afraid of everything.' 'But isn't that what being brave is all about? Being afraid, but doing it anyway?”

Quote by Kate Forsyth

Book:The Beast's Garden
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The Beast's Garden

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Kate Forsyth
Kate Forsyth

Kate Forsyth is an Australian author renowned for her fantasy and mystery novels. Born in 1966, she has a lifelong interest in mythology and folk tales. Forsyth's works often blend historical and fictional elements, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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