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“Here she was, being rescued by a socialist, feminist, lesbian, baby-killing, foreign terrorist. What would the ladies in the sewing circle say to that?”

Quote by Hillary Jordan

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Hillary Jordan
Hillary Jordan

Hillary Jordan is a renowned American contemporary novelist, born in 1963. Her works are known for their delicate emotional portrayal and profound social insight, which have won her great popularity among readers. more

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