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Unmasked Heart
Shy, nearsighted caregiver, Gaia Telfair always wondered why her father treated her a little differently from her siblings, but she never guessed she couldn't claim his love because of a family secret, her illicit birth. With everything she knows to be true evaporating before her spectacles, can the mulatto passing for white survive being exposed and shunned by a powerful duke who has taken an interest in her?
Ex-warrior, William St. Landon, the Duke of Cheshire, will do anything to protect his mute daughter from his late wife's scandals. With a blackmailer at large, hiding in a small village near the cliffs of Devonshire seems the best option, particularly since he can gain help from the talented Miss Telfair, who has the ability to help children speak. If only he could do a better job at shielding his heart from the young lady, whose honest hazel eyes see through his jests as her tender lips challenge his desire to remain a single man.
Ex-warrior, William St. Landon, the Duke of Cheshire, will do anything to protect his mute daughter from his late wife's scandals. With a blackmailer at large, hiding in a small village near the cliffs of Devonshire seems the best option, particularly since he can gain help from the talented Miss Telfair, who has the ability to help children speak. If only he could do a better job at shielding his heart from the young lady, whose honest hazel eyes see through his jests as her tender lips challenge his desire to remain a single man.
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First published June 10, 2015
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July 15, 2015There was so much to like about this book that I'm really gutted it wasn't better edited. Loved the heroine, mixed race thanks to her mother's affair, and the difficulties she faced, a really nicely developed character. (Also, yay for glasses-wearing heroines!) Definitely an author I'd read again, boook packed with good things, but the text needed a more confident editorial hand to make it sing.
June 1, 2016
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I have so many mixed feelings about Unmasked Heart. This is a super melodramatic Regency romance that features a Cinderella plot with a mixed race heroine, a Duke with a Dark And Troubled Past, and two kids with learning disabilities. I’d eat it up with a spoon if the heroine would just quit crying all the damn time.
The story has a lot of twists and reveals but at heart it’s very simple: the least favorite daughter of a genteelly poor family falls in love with a duke, who recognizes her true wonderfulness and marries her. But this is a full-length novel so along the way there are impediments, including but not limited too: misunderstandings, mistaken identity, secrets, poisoned tea, abandoned churches, murder attempts, significant stationery, blackmail, classism, racism…pretty much everything short of an invasion by Martians.
This story is, in many ways, quite silly. Plot points come and go out of nowhere. Characters change radically to meet the needs of that same melodramatic plot. I did not believe that any part of this story was real, nor did I believe in any of the characters. However, the book was also pretty fun – I mean, who doesn’t like a “death by wandering on the cliff edge over the stormy sea after being poisoned with tea” scene? Certainly I am helpless before that sort of thing. And the storyline with Gaia’s biological father ended up being handled rather well. Initially there’s a lot of internalized racism and accusations from Gaia’s adoptive father, but as the story goes on, Gaia learns more details of her history and she is able to regard it with pride.
This book will be a better fit for readers with a greater interest in the inspirational aspects of the romance – I wasn’t prepared for them and they don’t align with my personal preference, which of course is not the fault of the book. For me, the aspect that was most interesting was seeing Gaia come to terms with her biracial heritage. I’m giving this book a C- because frankly it was kind of a mess (there is such a thing as well-constructed gothic crazysauce but this book is not it) and Gaia was both too saintly and too soggy (I refer of course to all the crying). However, when this book really committed to being utterly off the wall, it was surprisingly fun.
- Carrie S.
I have so many mixed feelings about Unmasked Heart. This is a super melodramatic Regency romance that features a Cinderella plot with a mixed race heroine, a Duke with a Dark And Troubled Past, and two kids with learning disabilities. I’d eat it up with a spoon if the heroine would just quit crying all the damn time.
The story has a lot of twists and reveals but at heart it’s very simple: the least favorite daughter of a genteelly poor family falls in love with a duke, who recognizes her true wonderfulness and marries her. But this is a full-length novel so along the way there are impediments, including but not limited too: misunderstandings, mistaken identity, secrets, poisoned tea, abandoned churches, murder attempts, significant stationery, blackmail, classism, racism…pretty much everything short of an invasion by Martians.
This story is, in many ways, quite silly. Plot points come and go out of nowhere. Characters change radically to meet the needs of that same melodramatic plot. I did not believe that any part of this story was real, nor did I believe in any of the characters. However, the book was also pretty fun – I mean, who doesn’t like a “death by wandering on the cliff edge over the stormy sea after being poisoned with tea” scene? Certainly I am helpless before that sort of thing. And the storyline with Gaia’s biological father ended up being handled rather well. Initially there’s a lot of internalized racism and accusations from Gaia’s adoptive father, but as the story goes on, Gaia learns more details of her history and she is able to regard it with pride.
This book will be a better fit for readers with a greater interest in the inspirational aspects of the romance – I wasn’t prepared for them and they don’t align with my personal preference, which of course is not the fault of the book. For me, the aspect that was most interesting was seeing Gaia come to terms with her biracial heritage. I’m giving this book a C- because frankly it was kind of a mess (there is such a thing as well-constructed gothic crazysauce but this book is not it) and Gaia was both too saintly and too soggy (I refer of course to all the crying). However, when this book really committed to being utterly off the wall, it was surprisingly fun.
- Carrie S.
August 1, 2015
I read this book on Kindle Unlimited. This is my first book by this author.
This is Gaia Telfair and William St. Landon, the Duke of Cheshire's story. This is a historical story with a strong Christian theme.
Gaia is a biracial woman living with her white family where she is treated differently by her "supposed father" who makes her feel less than at every turn. This secret will hamper her chances of marrying well.
William is from the gentry and is a widower with a daughter. He too has his secrets that he does not want anyone to know about and he is being blackmailed at the same time.
This was my first historical read for a long time. It took me a little while to get into the story. The story really took off for me when William and Gaia decide to get married. In the background is another suitor who wants Gaia's hand but has only woken up to his feelings for her because William has shown his interest in her. Not a worthy suitor in my opinion. There are times in the story when Gaia annoys me with her indecision regarding which man she wants to be with.
There are lots of twists and turns in the story which keep you engaged. I enjoyed the read and it reminded me of stories like Pride and Prejudice.
An enjoyable read which I would recommend.
This is Gaia Telfair and William St. Landon, the Duke of Cheshire's story. This is a historical story with a strong Christian theme.
Gaia is a biracial woman living with her white family where she is treated differently by her "supposed father" who makes her feel less than at every turn. This secret will hamper her chances of marrying well.
William is from the gentry and is a widower with a daughter. He too has his secrets that he does not want anyone to know about and he is being blackmailed at the same time.
This was my first historical read for a long time. It took me a little while to get into the story. The story really took off for me when William and Gaia decide to get married. In the background is another suitor who wants Gaia's hand but has only woken up to his feelings for her because William has shown his interest in her. Not a worthy suitor in my opinion. There are times in the story when Gaia annoys me with her indecision regarding which man she wants to be with.
There are lots of twists and turns in the story which keep you engaged. I enjoyed the read and it reminded me of stories like Pride and Prejudice.
An enjoyable read which I would recommend.
June 10, 2017
The story was a good one, and I won't rehash what others have written about the plot, but holy holiness I would have liked a heads up about the prevalence of religion and prayer and bible references in this book. A total turn off for me, but that's a personal thing. And I enjoyed the main character, Gaia, but I would have liked less weeping. Much less. I will try another book by this author, just to see if another one will be better, and that's just because she made me like the characters.
January 16, 2018
Good yet irritating
This is a bit of a spoiler. I absolutely hated the fact that Gaia was a simpering whiny girl. She cried more times in this book than any book I have read. The only other thing that bothered me was sometimes I had no idea what character was speaking, the book didn't explain when it changed to a different character so it made me think the first character was still talking/thinking etc. I liked the book other than those two issues.
This is a bit of a spoiler. I absolutely hated the fact that Gaia was a simpering whiny girl. She cried more times in this book than any book I have read. The only other thing that bothered me was sometimes I had no idea what character was speaking, the book didn't explain when it changed to a different character so it made me think the first character was still talking/thinking etc. I liked the book other than those two issues.
March 9, 2018
Who is she? Really and truly?
What a superb story of how GOD sees us. Betrayal, forgiveness, love . . . .this book has it all!!
What a superb story of how GOD sees us. Betrayal, forgiveness, love . . . .this book has it all!!
February 7, 2018
Captivating, great moving
It was a good regency read. You have the classic conflict, which most of it between the heroine and the hero seem to be internal conflicts, that if they would just talk about their feelings would be cleared up quickly. The villain being a female was a plot twist, considering she not only helped to kill the first wife, but tried poisoning the duke and future duchess to get her way. It seems the plot could have been a little more developed here, as it had you thinking that Elizabeth may have just fallen on her own. I would have loved to have “heard” Mary speak... that may would have provided the climax that was needed. Overall, it was a good read.
It was a good regency read. You have the classic conflict, which most of it between the heroine and the hero seem to be internal conflicts, that if they would just talk about their feelings would be cleared up quickly. The villain being a female was a plot twist, considering she not only helped to kill the first wife, but tried poisoning the duke and future duchess to get her way. It seems the plot could have been a little more developed here, as it had you thinking that Elizabeth may have just fallen on her own. I would have loved to have “heard” Mary speak... that may would have provided the climax that was needed. Overall, it was a good read.
February 3, 2018
I did not finish this. Too much time devoted to the heroine worried about her secret. I would have preferred more elaboration of the teaching methods concerning the children and their difficulties.
January 31, 2018
This was recommended to me and I decided to give it a shot. This was an heart tugging read. The only thing that I didn’t love was the stupid reasons keeping them apart. I thought the story was well done just didn’t love all the details.
January 28, 2018
Unmasked Heart by Vanessa Riley is an entertaining historical romance. Ms. Riley has delivered a well-written book. The characters are awesome. Gaia and William's story is loaded with drama, humor and spice and quite a bit of angst. I enjoyed reading Unmasked Heart and look forward to reading more by Vanessa Riley. Unmasked Heart is book 1 of the Challenge of the Soul Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
January 29, 2018
Good Regency Read
I enjoyed this story. The was much angst on the heroine side about being worthy of anything but she came through at the end. The story showed the destructive nature of secrets.
I enjoyed this story. The was much angst on the heroine side about being worthy of anything but she came through at the end. The story showed the destructive nature of secrets.
July 15, 2016
Unmasked Heart
This a masterpiece. How do you take a character and make the reader feel as if they are apart of the character? Vanessa Riley, made Gaia experiences our experiences, so I did not feel like I was just reading about this character I felt like I was her. Gaia's, tears, fears , heartache and pain will speak volumes to those who feel invisible. Her pain made the message of the story so powerful, you will definitely understand that you are fearfully and wonderfully made once you finish reading this story. The title is beautiful; how many of us want to unmask our hearts. I can't wait to read book 2. Thank you, Vanessa Riley for an amazing story.
This a masterpiece. How do you take a character and make the reader feel as if they are apart of the character? Vanessa Riley, made Gaia experiences our experiences, so I did not feel like I was just reading about this character I felt like I was her. Gaia's, tears, fears , heartache and pain will speak volumes to those who feel invisible. Her pain made the message of the story so powerful, you will definitely understand that you are fearfully and wonderfully made once you finish reading this story. The title is beautiful; how many of us want to unmask our hearts. I can't wait to read book 2. Thank you, Vanessa Riley for an amazing story.
July 1, 2017
I enjoyed this story very much. This is not your typical Regency romance. This is a story with heart. The heroine, Gaia, had a hard beginning through no fault of her own. She is being made to pay for it by her "father". Oddly enough her stepmother is caring and compassionate, you get to see this relationship progress as the story does. The hero, William, has a child that is not interacting with those around her, don't want to say too much and spoil the story. This story takes a look at issues children have faced throughout time, we are just more aware of them today. I am excited to read the next book in this series.
July 2, 2015
This Regency Christian romance is wonderful. You feel the pain, heartache,, fears, pain, and tears of the heroine who is biracial. This author has has feeling a part of the story itself. It is about friendships, family secrets, and the effects an unforgiving spirit can have on people. The message is clear, but not preachy. You must forgive regardless. Why does her dad treat her different from the rest of the children? Will the Duke lover her when the secret comes out? I was given a copy for an honest review. I recommend. This book and author!
February 25, 2018
This story had a lot of potential but fell flat. The author couldn’t seem to decide on what kind of heroine she wanted. Gaia’s personality was all over the place, mild and submissive then bold and confident and back. The character seemed more like a 14 year old than a 20 year old, even for the time period. Her relationship with her family was inconsistent as well. All of a sudden things were hard and suddenly her stepmother cared about her and she didn’t notice? The story was also far too long and convoluted, too many themes thrown together and poorly!
January 22, 2018
I will start by saying I liked this book. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. But the story is hard to follow at times because of the editing. The chapters are one long paragraph. It is actually difficult to see where one characters comments start and, especially if there are more than two characters, who is doing the talking. I would give this 4 1/2 stars if I hadn’t spent the whole story questioning who was talking.
January 16, 2018
Lovely!
As a mulatto myself, l really felt a connection with Gaia. I appreciate the use of mixed race characters. I loved the biblical content and the repentance. Even more so, I loved the talk of grace. Everyone needs grace. Wonderfully written and exciting. I laughed and cried with the characters. Keep up the great inspirational writing. Absolutely loved it.
As a mulatto myself, l really felt a connection with Gaia. I appreciate the use of mixed race characters. I loved the biblical content and the repentance. Even more so, I loved the talk of grace. Everyone needs grace. Wonderfully written and exciting. I laughed and cried with the characters. Keep up the great inspirational writing. Absolutely loved it.
October 8, 2018
Regency, Interracial, Strength With A Little Religion.
This is a really good interracial book to read if you are into historical romance with no sex and don't mind little prayers thrown up to the heavens. I wish that I could give this book 4 stars but then that would negate my rating on other romance books that I have read that contain sex which is more my cup of tea.
This is a really good interracial book to read if you are into historical romance with no sex and don't mind little prayers thrown up to the heavens. I wish that I could give this book 4 stars but then that would negate my rating on other romance books that I have read that contain sex which is more my cup of tea.
January 18, 2018
I liked the characters’ development and progression throughout the book. From having difficulties with their shortcomings to learning acceptance and forgiveness. The overuse of the words pivoting and countenance had me rolling me eyes though.
January 14, 2018
Pretty good. Very likable characters. Good story. Nice twist. Worth the read for a light book.
January 15, 2018
I really liked this book. It was a very sweet book and at one point actually made me cry. Well worth reading.
January 17, 2018
Loved it.
Mystery. Intrigue. Romance. This book had more than bit of everything in it. This book was a very good read.
Mystery. Intrigue. Romance. This book had more than bit of everything in it. This book was a very good read.
February 5, 2021
I purchased UNMASKED HEART on July 30, 2018. It was my first time hearing of or reading Vanessa Riley's work. I came across the novel while researching interracial romances. My full-time writing began in March 2018. I had no idea how to continue the novel that I began in 2015. All I knew to do was research and read. Wow. This novel hooked me and now I own all of the author's ebooks and audiobooks. This is a tale of grace and redemption; imperfection and healing; hopes, dreams, fears. Both Gaia and William have experienced deep pain. From chance meetings to deliberate interactions, the couple builds a relationship built on a unique friendship and William's need for Gaia's services. Gaia is timid but proud. Almost oxymoronic. She pleads, snipes, questions, and trusts as her brilliant character arc is captured from the beginning. William's character is multidimensional, but his tendency to joke to avoid painful topics could have evolved into his caring, trusting, vulnerable character earlier in the story. The secondary characters were great. Gaia and William come to understand that family and friends can be hurtful, cruel, and disloyal but as they grow individually and as a couple forgiveness, grace, and understanding lead them to a deepening love as their relationship grows and both find and express God's love in very different ways. The story's villain shows his/her true colors early on but drops out of sight after a desperate attempt to gain unrequited love. Left me wondering. The villain returns with a viciousness that the author hinted at early on. Family tensions. Jealousy. Love. Fear. The reader will enjoy the childrens' story. The small ones love deeply despite of and because of their challenges. Of course, they have no idea, nor should they, of how vulnerable they are. Oh how they grow. The author does a fantastic job of including disabilites as in many of her works. That is true diversity and many authors could learn much about imperfections from her novels. Because of this work, (which I have read three times) I came to know and love this brilliant author's work. She officially became my favorite author after reading THE DUKE, A LADY, AND THE BABY.
VANESSA RILEY CAN WRITE. REALLY WRITE.
VANESSA RILEY CAN WRITE. REALLY WRITE.
January 18, 2018
I had problems with this book, one of them the poor grammar, spelling, and misplaced words, the other the multitude of plotlines and many loose ends.
The plot was ridiculous, there was just too much going on: you have racism, adultery, abduction, two handicapped children, poisoning, blackmailing, slavery, assault, attempted murder....
I love novels set in Regency and have read a lot. But this author apparently had no knowledge of behaviour, speech, number of staff appropriate for a duke or a genteel household, clothing (a whiny heroine running around in slippers, in those times you wore boots and slippers only in a ballroom)....
The black relative of a king studying in a small village in Devon would have caused a sensation and have no chance for an affair least of all with the wife of someone who spends all of his time at home. Free black slaves in that time could not be enslaved in England, so a free black related to an African king coming as a visitor would have had servants and I doubt either an impoverished member of the gentry or a minister could have sold him.
I was completely done when I read in the last chapter: Shall we marry today? We will go to Scotland????? It would take them at least four days to go there, especially accompanied by a child.
The last 15% of the book are the first chapters of a sequel, once again with a mulatto hero.
Sorry, not my cup of tea, I like my books a little bit closer to reality.
The plot was ridiculous, there was just too much going on: you have racism, adultery, abduction, two handicapped children, poisoning, blackmailing, slavery, assault, attempted murder....
I love novels set in Regency and have read a lot. But this author apparently had no knowledge of behaviour, speech, number of staff appropriate for a duke or a genteel household, clothing (a whiny heroine running around in slippers, in those times you wore boots and slippers only in a ballroom)....
The black relative of a king studying in a small village in Devon would have caused a sensation and have no chance for an affair least of all with the wife of someone who spends all of his time at home. Free black slaves in that time could not be enslaved in England, so a free black related to an African king coming as a visitor would have had servants and I doubt either an impoverished member of the gentry or a minister could have sold him.
I was completely done when I read in the last chapter: Shall we marry today? We will go to Scotland????? It would take them at least four days to go there, especially accompanied by a child.
The last 15% of the book are the first chapters of a sequel, once again with a mulatto hero.
Sorry, not my cup of tea, I like my books a little bit closer to reality.
July 24, 2020
Unmasked Heart is another gem from Vanessa Riley. I love the Cinderella archetype, and I like the twist on it exploring a biracial woman and her treatment by her white family.
Riley depicts the marginalizations that Gaia faces due to being mixed-race with incredible sensitivity. The sordid nature of her conception and the associated assumptions were painful to read, but made the revelation of the truth much more rewarding.
William is an interesting hero, given he has some secrets of his own. I admired the depiction of him as a father of a child with a disability, and it felt realistic and not stereotypical or sensationalized.
I did have some issues with the editing, which others have noted. This resulted in some issues with clarity in the text.
That aside, this is a fairly solid book, and one I recommend for anyone looking for more diverse historical romance.
Riley depicts the marginalizations that Gaia faces due to being mixed-race with incredible sensitivity. The sordid nature of her conception and the associated assumptions were painful to read, but made the revelation of the truth much more rewarding.
William is an interesting hero, given he has some secrets of his own. I admired the depiction of him as a father of a child with a disability, and it felt realistic and not stereotypical or sensationalized.
I did have some issues with the editing, which others have noted. This resulted in some issues with clarity in the text.
That aside, this is a fairly solid book, and one I recommend for anyone looking for more diverse historical romance.
August 31, 2021
Not Bad
Gaia Telfair felt invisible and overlooked until she meets William St. Landon. Both of them have secrets, but can they get over the past to start a future together?
This book has been in my Kindle since forever, and I’ve been meaning to give Vanessa Riley’s Regency novels a shot. I enjoyed it, so I can definitely see myself reading more stuff from her.
We spent quite a bit of the book focusing on their secrets, and I found it was too easy to figure out one of them but not the other. To be fair, Gaia’s secret was given away by the character listing, but that wasn’t the whole of it. William’s secret was fairly easy to figure out before the reveal. I enjoyed both.
I also thought Gaia was gullible, but such is life.
This one is for Regency Romance lovers that like secrets.
Gaia Telfair felt invisible and overlooked until she meets William St. Landon. Both of them have secrets, but can they get over the past to start a future together?
This book has been in my Kindle since forever, and I’ve been meaning to give Vanessa Riley’s Regency novels a shot. I enjoyed it, so I can definitely see myself reading more stuff from her.
We spent quite a bit of the book focusing on their secrets, and I found it was too easy to figure out one of them but not the other. To be fair, Gaia’s secret was given away by the character listing, but that wasn’t the whole of it. William’s secret was fairly easy to figure out before the reveal. I enjoyed both.
I also thought Gaia was gullible, but such is life.
This one is for Regency Romance lovers that like secrets.
January 15, 2018
The book starts out with Goal hunting up her little brother, all the while knowing she was going to get in big trouble for losing him! Giai a beautiful woman in her own right, does not feel very beautiful. She inherited a slightly Brown complexion from her mama'a
Spanish roots! So she is not as pale as her shares and her hair color is different!
Giai taught her mute brother how to talk. William moved into the gorgeous home 2 miles away from Giai' s family. William and Giai become friends.
Then comes both families drama, add Inn a crazy cousin,
And things get interesting really fast!OH yeah and did I mention William is a Duke,so all eyes are on him & he brought homeb4 year old Lady Mary with him and she is mute as well.
Definitely a great book to read!!!
👍👍👍👍
Spanish roots! So she is not as pale as her shares and her hair color is different!
Giai taught her mute brother how to talk. William moved into the gorgeous home 2 miles away from Giai' s family. William and Giai become friends.
Then comes both families drama, add Inn a crazy cousin,
And things get interesting really fast!OH yeah and did I mention William is a Duke,so all eyes are on him & he brought homeb4 year old Lady Mary with him and she is mute as well.
Definitely a great book to read!!!
👍👍👍👍
January 24, 2018
Sweet, kind, intelligent, and forebearing, Gaia’s hopes and dreams are upended when she learns why her father treats her differently than her sisters. She turns time and again to prayer for God’s remedy to her situation.
William’s broen relationship with his father and betrayal by his wife have led him to vow to never open his heart to love again. His meeting Gaia, however, starts to unravel his vow.
I loved how the author showed the progression of the characters’ development as each struggled with the mismatch between their views of themselves and God’s view of them through the lens of the Gospel and how it changes their responses to those who have wronged them. A unique and powerful Regency romance.
William’s broen relationship with his father and betrayal by his wife have led him to vow to never open his heart to love again. His meeting Gaia, however, starts to unravel his vow.
I loved how the author showed the progression of the characters’ development as each struggled with the mismatch between their views of themselves and God’s view of them through the lens of the Gospel and how it changes their responses to those who have wronged them. A unique and powerful Regency romance.
April 7, 2018
BIGOTRY ISN'T JUST A NEW IDEA
5 STARS for Vanessa Riley's Unmasked Heart. We are taken on an emotional journey with our heroine as she explores why her father doesn't love her like her siblings and the man she thought she loved first word her cousin then her sister. Our hero whose wife had died needs someone to help with his daughter and he doesn't know it to love him, he too is suffering from a stern cruel father. Biracial relationships are created and had occurred in this novel, in loving ways and condemn the prejudices people display for no reason. Our hero struggles to get out heroine to come to reach his daughter realizing he also needs her in his life. Good read.
5 STARS for Vanessa Riley's Unmasked Heart. We are taken on an emotional journey with our heroine as she explores why her father doesn't love her like her siblings and the man she thought she loved first word her cousin then her sister. Our hero whose wife had died needs someone to help with his daughter and he doesn't know it to love him, he too is suffering from a stern cruel father. Biracial relationships are created and had occurred in this novel, in loving ways and condemn the prejudices people display for no reason. Our hero struggles to get out heroine to come to reach his daughter realizing he also needs her in his life. Good read.
January 19, 2018
I really wanted to enjoy this book. The story was fairly unique, and I really did love the idea. That said, this was one of the rare books that I almost didn't finish. I wound up trudging my way through, but the language and the editing were so tedious that I really had to push myself to keep going, and I was relieved to finally finish.
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