My conscience is killing me, isn't it? And when you're immortal that c…

Anne Rice
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My conscience is killing me, isn't it? And when you're immortal that can be a really long and ignominious death ✨ Anne Rice (2013). The Complete Vampire Chronicles 12-Book Bundle, p.2002, Ballantine Books
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