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This isn't really a question except in the rhetorical sense. I'd like to know why the author felt the need to insert blasphemous expressions uttered by Liz that there was absolutely no need for and which added nothing to the story? Except possibly gratuitous shock to the reader?

r. chloe It was her characterization. Not everybody talks like a Disney character.

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Judy I had the same problem The will said "youngest living heir," and Amanda was dead at the time the will was found. The youngest living heir would have b…moreI had the same problem The will said "youngest living heir," and Amanda was dead at the time the will was found. The youngest living heir would have been her mother Sarah.(less)

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Robert Paul Olsen It's all relative, once you can prove he wrote one everything falls into place. It was not a Midsummers Dream either, the play was called A Winters Ta…moreIt's all relative, once you can prove he wrote one everything falls into place. It was not a Midsummers Dream either, the play was called A Winters Tale!(less)

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Is this book appropriate for teenagers?

Lisa There are several uses of the "F" word through the book. And a few references to sex/love making. It really just depends on what you think they can ha…moreThere are several uses of the "F" word through the book. And a few references to sex/love making. It really just depends on what you think they can handle or should be exposed to. I have read YA books that are much more explicit and sexually graphic than this book. (less)

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Who committed the murder?

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