“It was heavy, and I staggered when I lifted it; but it was strangely satifying to have a real burden upon my shoulders – a kind of counterweight to my terrible heaviness of heart.”
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Sarah Waters
Sarah Waters is a renowned British contemporary novelist, born on July 21, 1966. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, particularly for her focus on female emotions and gender issues. Her notable works include 'Fictional Holmes' and 'Tipping the Velvet'. more
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