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“Sonia's terribly fond of juggling with people's lives. I never shall forget when she made me go to her doctor...I can only say he very nearly killed me. It's not her fault if I'm here today. She's entirely unscrupulous. She gets a hold over people much too easily, with her charm and her prestige, and then forces her own values on them.”

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Book:Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels

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Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels

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Nancy Mitford was an English novelist renowned for her sharp wit and satirical writing. Born on November 28, 1904, she was a member of the Mitford family, which included several prominent figures in British politics, literature, and the arts. Mitford's works often centered on the British upper class and their social customs. Her most famous novels include 'Love in a Cold Climate' and 'The Pursuit of Love', which are celebrated for their humor and wit. She passed away on June 30, 1973. more

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