“he didn’t have the courage to trust someone again. To trust someone entirely because in love there is no other way. He” — Nina George Courage Copy Share Image
“The sea was the first thing he had found that was large enough to absorb his sorrow. After” — Nina George Copy Share Image
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“Luc Basset possessed an obvious dependability combined with sensitivity and virility. A virility that could not be measured in money, success and… — Nina George Success Copy Share Image
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“Aren’t we running at a loss?” asked Max. Perdu shrugged his shoulders. “Financially speaking, yes. But it’s well known that reading makes… — Nina George Reading Copy Share Image
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“Oh no, she was never elitist. She said that far too many women are the accomplices of cruel, indifferent men. They lie… — Nina George Copy Share Image
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“Every woman is a priestess,” she said abruptly. “Every single one.” She turned to Marianne, her eyes clear as water. “The major… — Nina George Copy Share Image
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