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A graduate of barnard college, she also attended bryn mawr college, and grew up in cleveland, ohio. Ellen kushner 1955 ellen kushner is the author of world fantasy awardwinner thomas the rhymer, and swords of riverside comprising the interconnected novels swordspoint, the privilege of the sword, and the fall of the kings with delia sherman. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 258 pages and is available in paperback format. Ellen kushner author ellen kushner grew up in cleveland, ohio, attended bryn mawr and barnard colleges, and has an a. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 384 pages and is available in paperback format. Awardwinning author and radio personality ellen kushners inspired retelling of an ancient legend weaves myth and magic. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the fall of the kings. Alaya dawn johnson, malinda lo, joel derfner, racheline maltese, patty bryant and paul witcover.
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