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“You can tell nothing from a man's appearance, nothing except the depths of your own prejudice.”

Quote by Simon Mawer

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Simon Mawer is a British author born in 1948. His works primarily focus on historical novels, particularly depicting the period of European wars. Mawer's books are known for their deep historical background and rich character development, which have won him a wide audience. more

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