In reply to dyannedillon...
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And Frances, from whence my blog got its name. A Bargain For Frances and Bread And Jam For Frances are my favorites. By Russell Hoban.
Kinsey Millhone from Sue Grafton's series of books.
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...probably off speed reading Evelyn Waugh.
In reply to Ivy Walker
so I know the answer to this one ( I think) but how about Steinbeck, John and just about any male protagonist he created : Doc from Cannery Row, George from of Mice and Men, Nathan and Danny from...