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“Also there’s something very matter-of-fact about pork chops. Heroines of mystery novels are never mentioned eating a dinner of pork chops just before something terrible is about to happen.”

Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

Book:The Moon by Night
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The Moon by Night

The story unfolds under the luminous glow of the moon, offering readers a richly detailed narrative that delves into themes of love, loss, and the human experience in an otherworldly landscape. more

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Madeleine L'Engle
Madeleine L'Engle

American writer, born on November 29, 1918, and died on September 6, 2007. Madeleine L'Engle is renowned for her science fiction and fantasy novels, with her most famous work being 'A Wrinkle in Time'. more

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