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Katherine

Katherine is a fictional character whose journey through various life stages is depicted in this narrative. The story delves into the complexities of her personality, relationships, and the challenges she faces, offering a rich tapestry of human experience. more

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Anya Seton

Anya Seton was a renowned Canadian author known for her historical novels. Her works often feature strong female protagonists, delving into the lives, loves, and growth of women. Born on January 23, 1904, she passed away on November 8, 1990. more

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“Everything established, settled, everything to do with home and order and the common ground, has crumbled into dust and has been swept away in the general upheaval and reorganization of the whole of society. The whole human way of life has been destroyed and ruined. All that's left is the bare, shivering human soul, stripped to the last shred, the naked force of the human psyche for which nothing has changed because it was always cold and shivering and reaching out to its nearest neighbor, as cold and lonely as itself.”

“I had it together on Sunday. By Monday at noon it had cracked. On Tuesday debris Was descending on me. And by Wednesday no part was intact. On Thursday I picked up some pieces. On Friday I picked up the rest. By Saturday, late, It was almost set straight. And on Sunday the world was impressed With how well I had got it together.”