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Barbara Hambly

Barbara Hambly is an acclaimed American author known for her diverse range of genres, including fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction. With a background in medieval history, her works often feature richly detailed worlds and complex characters. She gained recognition with her "Darwath Trilogy" and "Benjamin January" mystery series. Beyond novels, Hambly has also written for television and contributed to anthologies, showcasing her versatility and storytelling prowess.

Book summaries for books written by Barbara Hambly

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There is a destiny that makes us brothers; none goes his way alone. All that we send into the lives of others comes back into our own.

Barbara Hambly

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The premise of the Taker story is 'the world belongs to man.' ... The premise of the Leaver story is 'man belongs to the world.'

Barbara Hambly

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The idea is to get people to think of the world as a place they live in, not as a place to conquer.

Barbara Hambly

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With man gone, will there be hope for gorilla?

Barbara Hambly

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