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The french author hubert has begun writing a novel, only to have his main character icarus disappear. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Daedaluss feat of human flight is now taken for granted, but the human desire to achieve greater and greater heights still seems boundless.
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