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“Always a chancer, always lucky, he'd fall into a river and come out dry, with fish in his pockets.”

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Cecelia Ahern
Cecelia Ahern

Cecelia Ahern is an Irish novelist born on September 30, 1981. Her works are known for their warmth, humor, and profound emotional depth, which have won her a wide fan base. more

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