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The Shepherd

By Alan Ng | October 2019

History is a reminder of where we’ve been as a race and a mirror for what we’re capable of (good and bad).…

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History is a reminder of where we’ve been as a race and a mirror for what we’re capable of (good and bad). László Illés’ The Shepherd is set in...

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