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Mark Lamster|Essays

December 19, 2009

Rubens for the Holidays

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Snow is falling hard on the Eastern Seaboard. It’s cold out there. A good weekend to stay in before a fire with your warm drink of choice and a good book. If your shelf is bare, let me humbly suggest Master of Shadows, the perfect gift for the holiday season. Here’s an excerpt to get you started. Enjoy. Stay warm. Happy Holidays.

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