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“Because I had already resolved that if you're afraid of love, your heart will break anyway, only in not half so nice a fashion as it does when you let somebody love you.”

Quote by Ann Rinaldi

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Ann Rinaldi is a renowned American historical fiction author, born on August 27, 1934. Her works, set against the backdrop of history, delve into the inner world of characters, winning the hearts of readers. more

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