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“Usually, when people get to the end of a chapter, they close the book and go to sleep. I deliberately write a book so when the reader gets to the end of the chapter, he or she must turn one more page.”

Quote by Sidney Sheldon

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Sidney Sheldon was a renowned American writer known for his suspense and romance novels. His works were widely popular and often adapted into films and television series. Born on February 11, 1917, Sheldon passed away on January 30, 2007. more

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