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Apr 25, 2006 a book, the vellum aka the book of all hours, is both portal to parallel realities and guide to a language of power that can be both inscribed in the skin and on the soul. Hal duncan shattered the boundaries between genres with his stunning debut novel, vellum, which shocked with the boldness of its ideas, seduced with the. Vellum by hal duncan is the first of two books that make up the book of all hours. The book of all hours is a speculative fiction novel by hal duncan. The book of all hours 5 by hal duncan 2006, paperback, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. The book of all hours 5 by hal duncan 2006, paperback, unabridged at the best online. Its a book that, according to one legend, contains everything thats ever been written, everything that ever will be written, and everything thats never been written. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. The vellum became a battleground where forces of order and chaos fought across time and space. But if you do purchase a license and find that vellum isnt right for you, you can cancel your purchase within 30 days for a refund.
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