I had to face the facts; I was pear-shaped. I was a bit depressed because I hate pears. Especially their shape.

—Charlotte Bingham

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About Charlotte Bingham

Charlotte Bingham (29 June 1942 – 16 November 2025) was an English novelist who wrote over 30 mainly historical romance novels and also wrote for many television programmes including Upstairs, Downstairs; Play for Today; and Robin's Nest. In her television work, she often worked with her husband, Terence Brady.

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