“It is my solemn duty to stay up all night researching and writing the history of these three hapless youngsters, but you may be more comfortable getting a good night's sleep. In that case, you should probably choose some other book.”

—  Daniel Handler, book The Austere Academy

The Austere Academy (2000)

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