Chapter 30 (p. 490).
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By and large these attempts to rewrite history were not taken seriously, but it was disconcerting to hear that they had gained even a toehold.
— Alastair Reynolds
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About Alastair Reynolds
Alastair Preston Reynolds (born 13 March 1966) is a British science fiction author.
About Alastair Reynolds
Alastair Preston Reynolds (born 13 March 1966) is a British science fiction author.
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