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Saturday, February 09, 2008
Sadness: Phyllis A. Whitney
Phyllis A. Whitney died on Friday. She was 104 years old.
Whitney's books were a large part of my high school reading life, along with Mary Stewart, Victoria Holt and Daphne DuMaurier.
I just saw the obituary. I too loved her books in high school along with those other authors you mention. But she was 104 years old, can you believe it?
When I was young I raided my older sister's book shelf. Phyllis Whitney was a big part of this collection. I still have a few titles on my bookshelves these days.
Me too, Camille. My Mom and I actually both read a lot of her books when I was in high school and a little bit older. Sad news, but what a life, though!
I just saw the obituary. I too loved her books in high school along with those other authors you mention. But she was 104 years old, can you believe it?
ReplyDeleteWhen I was young I raided my older sister's book shelf. Phyllis Whitney was a big part of this collection. I still have a few titles on my bookshelves these days.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Camille. My Mom and I actually both read a lot of her books when I was in high school and a little bit older. Sad news, but what a life, though!
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