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“She was more of a business partner to him than anything else. Some of her appreciated that. But rustling yet within her was another person who wanted to bathe and perfume herself...and be taken, carried away, and peeled back by a force she could sense, but never articulate, even dimly within her mind.”

Quote by Robert James Waller

Work

The Bridges Of Madison County

This novel follows a housewife who falls in love with a photographer while he captures the beauty of her rural town. The story delves into the complexities of love, personal fulfillment, and the choices that shape one's life. more

Author

Robert James Waller
Robert James Waller

Robert James Waller was an American author best known for his romantic novel 'The Bridges of Madison County'. His works are characterized by their emotional depth and vivid descriptions, which have won him a wide readership. more

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