She did find that the books displayed prominently in every … - Genevieve Cogman

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She did find that the books displayed prominently in every chamber had been dusted, but the spines were pristine and uncreased. They had the sad, untouched air of literature paraded for display purposes but never actually used.
It was profoundly depressing.

Genevieve Cogman

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Genevieve Cogman (born 1972) is a British author of fantasy literature and role-playing games.

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