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“Being hove to in a long gale is the most boring way of being terrified I know.”

Quote by Donald Hamilton

Book:Cruises with Kathleen

Work

Cruises with Kathleen

Cruises with Kathleen is a personal account of the author's experiences aboard different cruise ships, exploring destinations and sharing insights into the cruise lifestyle. more

Author

Donald Hamilton

Donald Hamilton was an American writer born on March 24, 1916, and passed away on November 20, 2006. He is known for his hard-boiled detective novels, which have a unique style and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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