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" Worse, some numbskull hit upon the brilliant idea that torching things would keep the sickness from spreading, so whole libraries and record rooms went up in flames.” “Ah,” Krause raised a finger hesitantly in the air. “That’s not true?” “Well, it is,” she felt forced to admit, “But hot water and strong soap does the job just as well, you know? And if it doesn’t come into direct contact with the person, then it’s highly likely it’s not carrying the disease. "
― Honor Raconteur , The Dreamer's Curse (The Artifactor, #2)