[…] but her mother's death had revealed that there was no m… - Kate Atkinson

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[…] but her mother's death had revealed that there was no metaphor too ostentatious for grief. It was a terrible thing and demanded embellishment.

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[…] but her mother's death had revealed that there was no metaphor too ostentatious for grief. It was a terrible thing and demanded embellishment. - Kate Atkinson

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