My novels are what is known as popular and sell very well, but I am not a critic's favourite, indeed I am generally dismissed with a sneer as a bestseller and not reviewed at all. (Daphne du Maurier)

My novels are what is known as popular and sell very well, but I am not a critic's favourite, indeed I am generally dismissed with a sneer as a bestseller and not reviewed at all.

Daphne du Maurier

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