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What *is* a page-cutter and why does Helene need one?

Sandy Millin In old books, several pages were printed on a single sheet of paper and the reader would have to cut (separate) the pages themselves. You can read mor…moreIn old books, several pages were printed on a single sheet of paper and the reader would have to cut (separate) the pages themselves. You can read more in number 5 here: http://wwword.com/1585/words/jargon/r... A page cutter is a special tool for this, but I think a paper knife was used a lot from what I've just read. I can't seem to find a picture of a page cutter.(less)

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So is this an actual correspondence between the author and Frank? I was a little confused, is this fiction or non fiction?

Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) Nonfiction. It's a collection of real letters written by real people. On paper. Sent through the mail, in envelopes.…moreNonfiction. It's a collection of real letters written by real people. On paper. Sent through the mail, in envelopes.(less)

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can't seem to find an audiobook version?

William It's on Audible and unabridged (in the UK at least…)

https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Biograph...…moreIt's on Audible and unabridged (in the UK at least…)

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pLEASE TELL ME MORE ABOUT hELENE hANFF'S LIFE.?

Monica Fennell PLEASE TELL ME SOME THING ABOUT HELENE HANFF'S LIFE. THANK YOU1…morePLEASE TELL ME SOME THING ABOUT HELENE HANFF'S LIFE. THANK YOU1(less)

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hi! what's the language/romantic content like in this book? any uses of the f-word? anything that could be considered questionable, romance-wise? :)