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. The author of a widely successful book that detailed the horrors of Imperial Japan, became despondent and took their own life seven years after the book was released.

Jan 30, 2023•1 min read

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The author of a widely successful book that detailed the horrors of Imperial Japan, became despondent and took their own life seven years after the book was released.

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