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“I knew that I couldn't lie beside her, without wanting to touch her. I couldn't have felt her breath come upon my mouth, without wanting to kiss her. And I couldn't have kissed her, without wanting to save her.”

Quote by Sarah Waters

Book:Fingersmith
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Fingersmith

In this gripping historical novel, a young woman is drawn into a complex web of deceit and intrigue in 19th-century London. The story follows her journey as she navigates the treacherous world of fraud and identity theft, all while trying to protect her own. more

Author

Sarah Waters
Sarah Waters

Sarah Waters is a renowned British contemporary novelist, born on July 21, 1966. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, particularly for her focus on female emotions and gender issues. Her notable works include 'Fictional Holmes' and 'Tipping the Velvet'. more

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