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“When I was 20 I was immensely proud of the rows of grey-spined Penguin Modern Classics in my bookcase.”

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Linda Grant is a renowned British novelist known for her profound character development and rich emotional storytelling. Her works often focus on the lives of modern women, exploring their struggles and choices in personal growth and social change. more

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