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“There was something about the smell of bookshops that was strangely comforting to her. She wondered if it was the scent of ink and paper or the perfume of binding, string, and glue. Maybe it was the scent of knowledge. Information. Thoughts and ideas. Poetry and love. All of it bound into one perfect, calm place.”

Quote by Alyson Richman

Work

The Garden of Letters

This novel delves into the lives of characters entangled in a web of romantic intrigue and moral dilemmas, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in history. more

Author

Alyson Richman
Alyson Richman

Alyson Richman is a contemporary writer renowned for her historical fiction. Born in May 1972, she has gained recognition for her engaging storytelling and richly detailed narratives. more

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