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“Mr. Gilbert had the earnest mania for self-improvement which has blighted the lives of so many young men.”

Quote by Christopher Morley

Book:The Haunted Bookshop

Work

The Haunted Bookshop

This novel delves into the enigmatic world of a unique bookshop, where the past and present intertwine, and the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. more

Author

Christopher Morley

Christopher Morley was an American journalist and writer, born on May 5, 1890, in Pennsylvania, and died on March 28, 1957. Known for his humorous and witty writing style, Morley is considered an important figure in American literature of the 20th century. more

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