Elizabeth Jolley: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Monica Elizabeth Knight
Born	June 4, 1923 • Birmingham • England
Died	February 13, 2007 (aged 83) • Perth • Australia
Notable Works	“Miss Peabody’s Inheritance” • “Palomino” • “The Well”

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