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Lorenzo Marone was born in 1974. He originally trained as a lawyer before changing career to follow his passion for writing. He lives in Naples with his wife and son.
Shaun Whiteside translates literature from German, Italian, French and Dutch into English. He lives in London.
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Shaun Whiteside translates literature from German, Italian, French and Dutch into English. He lives in London.
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--Daily Mail (UK)
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