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If I had to fall from Cassiel's grace, at least I know it took a courtesan worthy of Kings to do it.

Jacqueline Carey

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Jacqueline Carey
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 1
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Highland Park
Illinois
Worthy
Kings
Took
Grace
Least
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Courtesan
Courtesans

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