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Nov 28, 2023Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Poor Clare I remember that pain and longing ... Oh oh happy to be free of it now !

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Nov 27, 2023Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Oh so good, this new insight into Clare - layer upon layer of personalities. I had a "Ros" in my life, once - "Ernesto" - maddening. 🙃

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We've all been there! Maddening.... x

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This exploration of "the friendship that would not leave her alone" is so well poised between bitter and sweet. Superb.

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Thanks J x

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Feb 25Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Arias throughout, persistent gnawing, and the psychological furnace of one of Eleanor’s kitchens.

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Dec 1, 2023Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

Just dipped in. This is really, really painful. I think I need to go back and start at the beginning.

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I’m going to recommend you do that.

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The whole skincare + mole part 💯

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Mar 24Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

This chapter is fantastic. You paint such a real and compelling portrait of these two women.

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Thank you.

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Nov 27, 2023Liked by Eleanor Anstruther

spicy...

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🔥 xx

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Thanks for restacking @Stirling S Newberry ❤️

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