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I'm jealous of everyone discovering Lovesey and Diamond for the first time-you have a wonderful backlist to catch up on. Me, all I can do is wait for the next book.
Sara Paretsky
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Sara Paretsky
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: June 8
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