A Girl in Winter: A NovelThe story of a fateful winter day in the life of a European woman who has fled to England during WW II. |
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Page 96
... don't think we are in any guide - books . ” " Jane's favourite literature , " Robin retorted , with the nearest approach he made to sarcasm , " is written by people who travel about with a gun and a typewriter . " " " I like to know ...
... don't think we are in any guide - books . ” " Jane's favourite literature , " Robin retorted , with the nearest approach he made to sarcasm , " is written by people who travel about with a gun and a typewriter . " " " I like to know ...
Page 200
... don't like the idea , even now . It would be convenient , and so easy , and no - one could say anything very well , but I should never feel quite happy in my mind about it . It's the real test , you know , isn't it , when you feel : ' I ...
... don't like the idea , even now . It would be convenient , and so easy , and no - one could say anything very well , but I should never feel quite happy in my mind about it . It's the real test , you know , isn't it , when you feel : ' I ...
Page 222
... think so . " " Then I don't think as things go at the moment that they'd ask you to go . Anstey has no powers of dismissal . They're bound to conscript women sooner or later , too , and I doubt if we'll be reserved - and I suppose you'd ...
... think so . " " Then I don't think as things go at the moment that they'd ask you to go . Anstey has no powers of dismissal . They're bound to conscript women sooner or later , too , and I doubt if we'll be reserved - and I suppose you'd ...
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