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Meaning
The line suggests that aristocrats were recognizable and easy to identify, regardless of whether they were German or English. The thought is presented as Mirabelle’s observation, with a dry, sharp tone about social class.
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Source
British Bulldog (2016)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
The phrase appears in the book "British Bulldog (2016)" by Sara Sheridan (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Sara Sheridan
Scottish writer and activist
Sara Sheridan is a Scottish writer and activist, known for work across several genres, especially historical fiction. She is the creator of the Mirabelle Bevan mystery series. Her writing spans different forms, but historical fiction is at the center of her output. She is also associated with the Mirabelle Bevan mysteries, which are among the works that have brought her wider attention.
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