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“There is nothing more luxurious than eating while you read - unless it be reading while you eat. Amabel did both: they are not the same thing, as you will see if you think the matter over.”

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E. Nesbit
E. Nesbit

E. Nesbit, a renowned British children's author, was born on August 15, 1858, and passed away on May 4, 1924. Her works are known for their rich imagination and warm family atmosphere, which have won the affection of both children and adult readers. more

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