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“Extraordinary beauty can be a curse to the one who possesses it. one pays a dear price for fame and fortune”

Quote by Sandra Brown

Book:French Silk

Work

This book delves into the romantic and mysterious aspects of life in France, intertwining the lives of its characters amidst the backdrop of the French landscape and culture. more

Author

Sandra Brown (born March 12, 1948) is an American bestselling author renowned for her romance and thriller novels. Since publishing her first novel in 1981, she has written over 70 books with combined sales exceeding 80 million copies worldwide. Her works, which masterfully blend romance and suspense elements, have been translated into numerous languages. Brown has appeared multiple times on the New York Times bestseller list and received the Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. She resides in Texas with her husband, Michael Brown, also a published author. more

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