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“As one grew older, one remembered only the energy, the optimistic side of being young. Time removed many of the agonies of uncertainty, self-doubt, loneliness, and the confusion that can hurt so much. Maybe it was just as well. Age brought its own diffucult pains.”

Quote by Anne Perry

Book:A Christmas Gathering

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A Christmas Gathering

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Anne Perry, born on October 28, 1938, is a renowned British author known for her crime novels. Her works, particularly historical crime novels set in the Victorian era, have gained great popularity among readers. Perry has won numerous awards for her crime novels, including the Golden Dagger Award and the Edward Christie Award. Her novels are praised for their tight plots and detailed historical settings, making her a pioneer in the genre of Victorian-era crime fiction. more

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