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“Once you have your characters, they tell you what to write, you don't tell them.”

Quote by Alan Furst

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Alan Furst, born on February 20, 1941, is a renowned American author known for his works that delve into the history and culture of Europe in the 20th century, particularly through the genre of spy novels. more

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