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The Flame and the Flower (Birmingham, #1)

by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss

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"Had a sort of a reading slump, so I'm rereading one of my favorite books for one of my favorite authors and a pillar in the Historical Romance genre." — May 13, 2026 08:42AM

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“Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear.”
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“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world...would do this, it would change the earth.”
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Vanish, And He'll make you shine like the sun
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