Alistair MacLean (1922)
Alistair Stuart MacLean was a Scottish novelist, who wrote popular thrillers and adventure stories. His books are estimated to have sold over 150 million copies, making him one of the best-selling…
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Arthur Oldham (1926)
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Laura Esquivel (1950)
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John Baldacci (1955)
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