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Quote by Emma Donoghue

“When people write to me with stories, they are never ones that work for me. There's something mysterious about which ones catch you.”

Quote by Emma Donoghue

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Emma Donoghue is an Irish-Canadian author renowned for her plays and novels. Her works are celebrated for their deep psychological insights and unique narrative style. Born on October 24, 1969, Donoghue's plays have been performed in several countries, and her novels have been translated into multiple languages. more

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