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Originally Posted by HarryT
Have you read her non-fiction? My favourite is "Come, Tell Me How You Live", her account of the time she spent in Iraq on archaeological expeditions with her husband, Max Mallowan (later Sir Max) excavating Nimrud and other ancient cities. A wonderful (and extremely amusing) read. Her autobiography is also fascinating.
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No, I haven't. I will see about chasing some down - especially with the emphasis on amusing. One of the things had I had forgotten since my last time through this collection was how much fun there is to be had in her earlier books. Thanks for the recommendation.