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Lauren belfer is the author of the new york times bestselling novel city of light, a number one book sense pick, a discover award nominee, and a new york times notable book. This suspenseful novel from the new york times bestselling author of city of light follows a photojournalist as she takes on. An engrossing and ambitious novel that vividly portrays a critical time in american history. This book, even more than those, epitomizes faulkners. Set during the uncertain early days of world war ii, this suspen. An aspiring fiction writer needs to read constantly. If youve seen wonder woman and want to keep the dream alive, these 10 fantasies have heroines worthy of handtohand. Belfers first novel, city of light, delineated the social and political tensions of buffalo, n. Emerald by royal, lauren and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She also writes for young adults under the pen name daisy whitley.
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