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“Demelza cominciò a cantare giocosa e con voce profonda: «C’era una vecchia coppia, senza un soldo in tasca, Tweedle, tweedle, go twee.»”

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Book:Ross Poldark
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Ross Poldark

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Winston Graham
Winston Graham

Winston Graham, born on June 30, 1908, and died on July 10, 2003, was a British novelist. Known for his depictions of English rural life and historical events, his most famous work is the 'Poldark' series. more

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