Chapter 11, “The Wages of Sin” (p. 155)
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In New Bethel, we take the word serious. We whip whores, we hang thieves, and we burn sorcerers.
— M. K. Hobson
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Nominated for the 2011 Nebula Award )
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About M. K. Hobson
M. K. Hobson (born January 21, 1969) is an American speculative fiction and fantasy writer.
About M. K. Hobson
M. K. Hobson (born January 21, 1969) is an American speculative fiction and fantasy writer.
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