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“The female heart is a world unto itself, incomprehensible to men. Yet I perceive that you have been of a mood today: pensive, contemplative, hesitant, expectant. And you have spent the better part of the day watching me as if you thought I might follow your merlin into the sky and never return.”

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Stephen R. Lawhead
Stephen R. Lawhead

Stephen R. Lawhead is a British writer renowned for his fantasy novels. His works blend historical, mythological, and religious elements, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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