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“There are only two kinds of men who become dentists. The ones who love it and ones who get miserable. Think round and you'll see I'm right.”

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Margery Allingham
Margery Allingham

Margery Allingham was an English writer renowned for her detective novels. Her works are known for their complex plots and vivid characters, significantly influencing the development of detective fiction. more

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