Chapter 13 (p. 184)
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He didn’t care what she thought, and, in not caring, he felt as if a curse were lifted from his back.

— Harry Turtledove

What It Means

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About Harry Turtledove

Harry Norman Turtledove (born 14 June 1949) is an American novelist, best known for his works in several genres, including that of alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.