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“the great advantage of really contemporary fiction is that one finds oneself mirror on every page” — Peter Ackroyd Copy Share Image
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“An elegantly crafted novel, "The Reluctant First Lady" clearly documents author Venita Ellick as an exceptionally accomplished writer able to skillfully weave… — Midwest Book Review August 2013 Copy Share Image
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