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Yes, but either way, shamed or not, I shall be Queen of England, and this is the last time you will sit in my presence.

Philippa Gregory

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Philippa Gregory
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 9
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En Ma Fin Est Ma Commencement - In my end is my beginning.
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