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The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Justine Larbalestier

Born: September 23, 1967 (age 57)
Bio: Justine Larbalestier is an Australian writer of young adult fiction best known for her 2009 novel, Liar. Her surname has been pronounced in several different ways. She says online that Lar-bal-est-ee-air is correct:
Known for:
- Magic or Madness (2005)
- How to Ditch Your Fairy (2008)
- My Sister Rosa (2016)
- Razorhurst (2014)