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“My room was in one of those turrets and at night I could hear the sea and the faint rustle of eelgrass in the soft wind. The weather was perfect that summer. No storms. Blue skies and just the right amount of wind every day. The sailors were in heaven.”

Quote by Katherine Page

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Katherine Page is an American author born in 1947. Her works span various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and prose. Page is known for her unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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