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“This is why I didn't get married last year," she said to him. "I wouldn't be here to nurse you." She thought about that for a moment. "Of course, one could make the argument that you wouldn't be in this situation if not for me. But we're not going to dwell upon that.”

Quote by Julia Quinn

Book:Something to Hide

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Something to Hide

In this suspenseful tale, a series of mysterious events unfolds, leading the protagonist on a dangerous quest to uncover hidden truths and secrets that could shatter their world. more

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Julia Quinn is a renowned British author known for her romance novels. Born in 1970, she began writing in 1992 and has since published numerous best-selling books. Quinn's works are typically set in 18th-century England and tell a series of romantic love stories. more

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