Quote by C.J. Sansom Download Open image ““prior looked at each other with mutual distaste. ‘Mortifying yourself again, Jerome?”” — C.J. Sansom ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.2 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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The echoes of childhood torments have great power, even when not brought to mind in such an inexplicable and horrifying way. — C.J. Sansom Copy Share Image
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