“Try this for deviancy: fabricants are mirrors held up to purebloods' conscience; what purebloods see reflected there sickens them. So they blame you for holding the mirror."I hid my shock by asking when purebloods might blame themselves.Mephi replied, "History suggests, not until they are made to.”

David Mitchell is a British novelist and short-story writer. His work often explores themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of human connection, blending literary depth with accessible storytelling. Known for novels like *Ghostwritten* and *Number Nine*, he has earned a reputation for rich, introspective narratives.