“After a burglary of all her most valued and treasured possessions, Winston Churchill's aging mother wrote: "That burglar relieved me of an obsession. For years, I've had to take houses big enough to hold all these bibelots. I am almost grateful to him."”
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Anne Sebba
Anne Sebba is a renowned British biographer born in 1951. Her works focus on female historical figures and are known for their in-depth research and engaging storytelling. more
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