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At age 15, she changed her name from margaret ann to lionel because she did not like the name she had been given, and as a tomboy felt that a conventionally male name fitted her better. Jan 12, 2020 lionel shriver born margaret ann shriver. Download and read online for free double fault by lionel shriver. If the links above are bad send the name of the book and the author in the box below. Double fault by lionel shriver 1997, hardcover for sale.
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