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“There was a time when I wished it would stop, when I tried to forget, but forgetting took such strength it was easier to accept you were a missing part of me and get on with life.”

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Book:The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy

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The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy

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Rachel Joyce is a British author born in 1962. Her works are known for their profound character development and unique narrative style, which have won her a wide readership. more

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