Chapter 10 (p. 145)
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People often think they would have made the noblest choice, but when they find themselves actually in such a situation, they discover matters aren’t quite so simple.
— Ann Leckie
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About Ann Leckie
Ann Leckie (born March 2, 1966) is an American author and editor of science fiction and fantasy.
About Ann Leckie
Ann Leckie (born March 2, 1966) is an American author and editor of science fiction and fantasy.
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