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The Silent Symphony, Writing Journal Posted on2nd August 20212nd August 2021

The Silent Symphony – FAQ

A new release – great! But what is it about? Is it the kind of novel that is worth your time? Well, read on and […] Read More

Book Announcements, The Silent Symphony, Writing Journal Posted on30th July 20212nd August 2021

Book Launch – The Silent Symphony

It’s here! It’s finally here! After six-plus years of writing and rewriting, the Silent Symphony is finally available for purchase! This novel is quite different […] Read More

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Marcel M. du Plessis's books on Goodreads
The Bright Report The Bright Report (Bright Report, #1)
reviews: 6
ratings: 12 (avg rating 4.75)

The Silent Symphony The Silent Symphony
reviews: 2
ratings: 12 (avg rating 3.83)

The Bright Report Volume 3 The Bright Report Volume 3
reviews: 3
ratings: 7 (avg rating 4.14)

Awkward Phrasing Awkward Phrasing (Bright Report, #0)
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ratings: 4 (avg rating 5.00)

The Bright Report Volume 2 The Bright Report Volume 2 (Bright Report, #2)
reviews: 5
ratings: 9 (avg rating 4.67)

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How to use Latin
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Unusual Latin terms in English Writing
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The Lady of Shalott, by John William Waterhouse (1888)
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The Sorceress (1913), by John William Waterhouse Jr
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after Hans Holbein the Younger, oil on panel, late 16th century (1533-1534)
after Hans Holbein the Younger, oil on panel, late 16th century (1533-1534)
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Using Latin
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The Zaparozhye Cossacks Writing a Mocking Letter to the Turkish Sultan *oil on canvas *358 × 203 cm *signed b.c.: И.Репин 1880-91
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By Johannes Vermeer – Unknown, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=160013
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