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Edith Nesbit
| Biography: | Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was an English author known for her large body of works for children. She married Hubert Bland in 1877, although their union was an unconventional, open marriage. The two founded the Fabian Society in 1884 and were politically active in socialism during the 1880s. Nesbit is known as a pioneer in children's literature, often credited with writing the first children's adventure stories. Some of her best known books include The Story of the Treasure Seekers (1898), The Wouldbegoods (1899) and The Railway Children (1906) which has been adapted for film several times. |
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The Incomplete Amorist  |
The Incomplete Amorist
Young Betty is an aspiring artist yet to experience her first love. But when she meets a charming, unpredictable painter, her profession and passion come together for the first time. In the romantic streets of Paris at the turn-of-the-century, the couple searches for a way to stay together. Category: Historical Romance |
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