Death was standing behind a lectern, poring over a map. He looked at M…

Terry Pratchett
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Death was standing behind a lectern, poring over a map. He looked at Mort as if he wasn’t entirely there. You haven't heard of the bayof mante, have you? He said. “No, sir,” said Mort. Famous shipwreck there. “Was there?” there will be, said Death, if I can find the damn place. ✨ Mort. Book by Terry Pratchett, 1987.
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