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A seasoned writer, her previous works include in the city by the sea, salt and saffron, kartography. A kaleidoscopic masterpiece of empire and rebellion by kamila shamsie, the orange prize shortlisted and granta best. What sets a god in every stone apart is the depth of its characters and the nuances it brings to their loyalties and values. Jul 04, 2017 god in every stone, a kamila shamsie, joan walker on.
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