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Kathy George is an award-winning writer of short stories and fiction. She is the author of "Sargasso", "Estella" and "The Scent of Oranges". Kathy lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her family.

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The Scent of Oranges

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Sargasso

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Estella

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Adrift

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