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Also Known As	Honourable Mrs. Peter Rodd
Born	November 28, 1904 • London • England
Died	June 30, 1973 (aged 68) • Versailles • France
Notable Works	“Love in a Cold Climate” • “The Pursuit of Love”
Notable Family Members	sister Jessica Mitford

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