“alas! there is no casting anchor in the stream of time!”
Quote by Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington
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Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington, was an English novelist born on September 1, 1789, and died on June 4, 1849. She was known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, and her works were prominent in English literature during the early 19th century. more
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