This Much Is True By Miriam Margoyles

 This Much Is True By Miriam Margoyles

Genre: Autobiographical
I'm not exactly sure at what point I became aware of this fabulous woman. I think that it could possibly have been 14 years ago when I got together with my partner as he was & still is, an avid Blackadder fan. As you might imagine, if you're aware of Miriam Margoyles, this is a no holes barred, up front, totally out there re-counting of (or so it would seem), every aspect, experience & period of her life. It cer…
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