“He turned to her - his gesture a superb compound of relief, remorse, passionate candour and bewilderment touched with curiosity; confidence and perfect penitence. Against which Scylla had to brace herself. Against such bravura how dull truth seemed, and difficult to access. Never had the bottom of a well seemed less attractive. She must hear him first. She could go down later.”
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The Taverner Novels: Armed with Madness and Death of Felicity Taverner
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Mary Butts
Mary Butts was an English writer known for her modernist and avant-garde literary works. Born on December 13, 1890, she was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time. Her writing often explored complex themes and was characterized by its experimental style. Butts passed away on March 5, 1937, leaving behind a legacy of innovative literature. more
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