"Asil has appointed himself my guardian?" asked Charles……" — Patricia Briggs
"Asil has appointed himself my guardian?" asked Charles softly. Asil was overstepping himself. "He was bored, he told me," said his father. He gave Charles a small smile. "I have given him a job so he doesn’t get bored again."
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285 Quotes by Patricia Briggs
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When I write, I get glimpses into future novels.
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I am not attempting to preserve culture, or record actual events or stories. Instead I bow my head in gratitude…
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