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“In two novels written forty years apart, a man and a woman tell stories of their love. . . . Taken together they provide an unusually touching story of young love unable to prevail against an opposition whose strength was tragically buttressed by the uncertainties of a cultural divide.”

Quote by Isabel Colegate

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Isabel Colegate
Isabel Colegate

Isabel Colegate is a British author born on September 10, 1931. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into social realities. more

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