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Werner wrote: "Marsh has been called "New Zealand's answer to Agatha Christie." :-) She lived most of her life in her native New Zealand; but as a young woman (like many young people from Down Under, including m..."
I did not know that - Werner- thanks
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Werner wrote: "Henry James is a good case in point. He was actually American-born, but lived most of his adult life in England, as well as spending a lot of time in Europe as a child (his family was wealthy); he..."
I wonder if his brother- the brilliant philosopher William James had similar leanings as far as origin of birth and allegiance to country- I did not know the Library of Congress classified him as an American Writer- Though I own the edition containing his early novels! When one looks at Saki- born Hector Henry Munro - His Reginald and Clovis stories are most British- yet he took is name from the Rubicon of.....
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Ben wrote: "I'm Ben Tanzer and I wanted to say hello as well. I have written two novels, Lucky Man (Manx Media 2007) and Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine (Orange Alert Press 2008, as well as, a sho..."
wonderful to have you here Ben! I very much look forward to your posts!
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