The author of "The Time Traveler's Wife" is Audrey Niffenegger, a novelist whose work has been translated into over 40 languages. She has also written the graphic novel "The Three Incantations" and the novel "Her Fearful Symmetry." Niffenegger's work often explores themes of time, memory, and fate, and her novels are known for their intricate plots and thought-provoking characters. What is the best way to combine the two sentences into a single sentence?
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