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“Your love is from the imagination, not the heart.”

Quote by Frances Brooke

Book:The History of Emily Montague

Work

The History of Emily Montague

This book is a historical novel that follows the life of Emily Montague, offering a detailed account of her experiences and the historical context of her time. more

Author

Frances Brooke was an English novelist known for her seminal work 'The History of Montgomerie'. Her novels typically portrayed the customs and morality of 18th-century English society from a female perspective. more

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