“... most people are dead, and none of them seem to mind it. One hears a great many complaints about life, doesn't one? And there are people I know who would certainly grumble -- however dead they were -- if there were anything to grumble at.”
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Phyllis Bottome
Phyllis Bottome was a Canadian-born British novelist celebrated for her popular historical and romantic novels. Born on May 31, 1884, and passing away on August 22, 1963, Bottome's works were characterized by complex characters and intricate plots, which garnered her a significant readership during her lifetime. more
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