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“Because what could be more Casablanca? Suddenly Harlow saw that what she’d always wanted was a man of principle. A man of action. A domestic terrorist. Every girl’s dream, if she can’t have a vampire. (Chapter four pg 202)”

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Karen Joy Fowler
Karen Joy Fowler

Karen Joy Fowler is a renowned American author, born on February 7, 1950. Her works are known for their unique perspective and rich imagination, blending science fiction with literature to create captivating stories. more

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