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“[On Ian Fleming:] The trouble with Ian is that he gets off with women because he can't get on with them.”

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Rosamond Lehmann

Rosamond Lehmann was an English novelist known for her delicate emotional portrayals and complex characterizations. Her works often explore themes of love, marriage, and feminine identity, with 'The Four Loves' and 'Edward Fitzgerald' being her most celebrated novels. more

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