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Also Known As Margaret Rumer Godden Haynes-Dixon
Born December 10, 1907 • England • (Birthday in 7 days)
Died November 8, 1998 (aged 90) • Dumfries • Scotland
Awards And Honors Costa Book Awards (1972)
Notable Works “Black Narcissus”
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