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“the large black slugs ... come out at dusk. Enormous slugs. As big as crocodiles. So huge we need a gun to shoot them. And by the end of the summer, if they go on growing, we shall have to go out in pairs together for protection.”

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Nan Fairbrother

Nan Fairbrother, born in 1913 in the United Kingdom, was a renowned writer known for her delicate emotions and profound insights. Her works, mainly novels and short stories, are characterized by their unique literary style and deep social observations. more

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