“I know, if anyone does - all research workers know - how much is missed that really matters because reports have to be written in officialese. They have to be, because a lot of us can't take anything seriously unless you make it dull for them.”
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E. C. Bentley
E. C. Bentley, a renowned British novelist, is known for his distinctive literary style and profound emotional descriptions. His works are typically set in the late 19th to early 20th-century British society, exploring the complexities of human nature and societal changes. more
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