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The Princess and the Pea? Gabrielle suggested. Not enough time, Kat said Where's Waldo? Gabrielle went on. No. Hamish recoiled. I am still not allowed back in Morocco.

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Ally Carter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: January 1
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Sarah Leigh Fogleman
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