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“A letter is paradoxically the most revealing and the most deceptive of confessional revelations. We all have our inconsistencies, prejudices, irrationalities which, although strongly felt at the time, may be transitory. A letter captures the mood of the moment. The transitory becomes immutably fixed, part of the evidence for the prosecution or the defence.”

Quote by P. D. James

Book:Time to Be in Earnest

Work

Time to Be in Earnest

This book delves into the journey of a protagonist facing significant life changes, reflecting on personal values and the pursuit of authenticity. more

Author

P. D. James, born on August 3, 1920 and died on November 27, 2014, was a distinguished member of the House of Lords. She was a highly acclaimed author of detective fiction, recognized for her intricate plots and complex characters. more

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