“How very awkward places we do choose in which to propose to one another!' remarked Mr. Beaumaris”

— Georgette Heyer , book Arabella

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British historical romance and detective fiction novelist 1902–1974

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“How very awkward places we do choose in which to propose to one another!' remarked Mr. Beaumaris”

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