Margaret Landon was an American writer best known for her novel 'Anna and the King,' which is based on a true story about the relationship between King Rama V of Siam and a British schoolteacher named Anna Leake in the late 19th century. The novel has become a cultural symbol of Thailand and a significant work in Landon's literary career.
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“The chains had fallen from her leg, but not from her mind.”
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Source: Anna and the King of Siam
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Source: Anna and the King of Siam