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The first edition of the novel was published in november 15th 2010, and was written by linda sue park. Pi neal carey is assigned to protect the woman, while giving her lessons on behaving like a lady so people will believe her story. After a woman accuses a familytv personality of rape, a gunman is hired to kill her. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by linda sue park.
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