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“Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire recounts her decision to leave her husband after decades of struggle with his alcoholism. Several days later, he wrote to her: "The miracle occurred; I realized that in addition to all the suffering I had caused, I was not my own master. I decided this slavery must stop once and for all." And it did.”

Quote by Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

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Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, was a British noblewoman. Born on March 31, 1920, and passed away on September 24, 2014. Her public identity and profession are somewhat unclear. more

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