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An underrated woman, Marguerite Jervis

Posted by Aruna at May 7, 2021 in editor's choice &reviews &the literary lounge

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  Romance is one of the most underrated genres, which is an outrage as so many talented authors write within it. Liz Jones’ The Queen of Romance celebrates one of the late greats – and, no doubt, to many, unknowns – Marguerite Jervis. A prolific writer, better known by her pen names, among them Countess … Continue readings →

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