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“What George was thinking was that the late king Herod had been unjustly blamed for a policy which had been both statesmanlike and in the interests of the public. He was blaming the mawkish sentimentality of the modern legal system which ranks the evisceration and secret burial of small boys as a crime.”

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Book:A Damsel in Distress

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A Damsel in Distress

This classic novel is known for its witty and often absurd portrayal of societal norms and the absurdities of courtship. The protagonist, a young woman, finds herself in various comical situations as she navigates the complexities of London society. more

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