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“Ah, he has too many ideas, that man da Vinci. His mind works faster than his hands.”

Quote by Sarah Dunant

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Sarah Dunant is a British author renowned for her historical novels. She explores history through a female perspective, particularly focusing on the Renaissance period. Born on August 8, 1950, Dunant's works include 'The Birth of Venus' and 'In the Name of the Rose'. more

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