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The Four Men · Chapter

Dedication explained

The author dedicates the book to Mrs.

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The author dedicates the book to Mrs. Wright-Biddulph of Burton, Sussex, acknowledging that much of the work was written under her roof.

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  • “To Mrs. Wright-Biddulph of burton in the county of sussex, under whose roof so much of this book was written”

    This book is dedicated to Mrs. Wright-Biddulph of Burton, Sussex, in whose home a large portion of it was composed.

    The dedication expresses gratitude for hospitality and the creative environment provided.