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“I would sooner become a spinster than spend a lifetime with a boring, unimaginative man.”

Quote by Lynn Austin

Book:A Proper Pursuit

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A Proper Pursuit

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Lynn Austin is an American historical fiction author born in 1949. Her works, characterized by their detailed portrayal of significant periods and figures in American history, have won the hearts of readers. Her novels have been recognized with numerous literary awards. more

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