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Philippa Gregory

Although some people think I am a romantic novelist I have always thought of myself as a rather gritty radical historian.

Philippa Gregory

Romantic

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Philippa Gregory is saying that while others label her work as romantic fiction, she personally views it as serious and focused on historical truth with a strong, bold perspective. She emphasizes that her writing aims to challenge traditional views rather than just tell love stories.

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