A Glass of Blessings (1958), chapter 4
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Near them stood a thin woman with purple hair and a surprised expression, as if she had not expected that it would turn out to be quite that colour.
— Barbara Pym
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About Barbara Pym
Barbara Pym (2 June 1913 – 11 January 1980) was an English novelist. Most of her novels are known for their intertextuality.
About Barbara Pym
Barbara Pym (2 June 1913 – 11 January 1980) was an English novelist. Most of her novels are known for their intertextuality.
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