“My darling, why didn't you say so before? You know, I sometimes wonder," she added, turning to Ann, "what it would be like to have no children." "Jolly dull, " said John. "you'd be bored stiff. What would you do all day?" "Well I could read a little," said Mrs Gayford, rather vaguely, "really good books, you know, and the Times Literary Supplement. I used to be very fond of it.”
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Margery Sharp was an English writer known for her humorous and witty writing style. Her works spanned across various genres, including children's literature, adult fiction, and detective novels. Born on January 25, 1905, she passed away on March 14, 1991. more
“A good book can transform souls.”
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