Which made her barefaced lies all the more effective, Lord

Which made her barefaced lies all the more effective, Lord Asriel thought with disgust; she lied in the very marrow of her bones.

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In "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman, Lord Asriel reflects on the nature of deceit embodied by another character. He perceives her ability to lie not just as a skill, but as an intrinsic part of her existence, suggesting that dishonesty is deeply ingrained in her character. This realization incites a feeling of disdain within him, as her lies are not only frequent but strikingly convincing.

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