Clearly, I see it. I was just about to leave when I found her kneeling…

Markus Zusak
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Clearly, I see it. I was just about to leave when I found her kneeling there. A mountain range of rubble was written, designed, erected around her. She was clucthing at a book. ✨ Markus Zusak (2013). The Book Thief: Enhanced Movie Tie-in Edition, p.13, RH Childrens Books
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Clearly, I see it. I was just about to leave when I found her kneeling there. A mountain range of rubble was written, designed, erected around her. She was clucthing at a book. ✨ Markus Zusak (2013). The Book Thief: Enhanced Movie Tie-in Edition, p.13, RH Childrens Books

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