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“There arent many great passages written about food, but I love one by George Millar, who worked for the SOE in the second world war and wrote a book called Horned Pigeon. He had been on the run and hadnt eaten for a week, and his description of the cheese fondue he smells in the peasant kitchen of a house in eastern France is unbelievable.”

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Sebastian Faulks

Sebastian Faulks is a renowned British novelist known for his delicate writing style and profound character portrayals. His works cover a range of themes including World War II, love, and history, with 'Birdsong' and 'The Man Who Could Not Stop Laughing' being his most representative works. more

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