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Roger Caron, who draws on 24 years as a convict for his novels, shares his life with Janet Morris, who met him at a book signing session. 'I couldn't believe how kind and gentle he was,' she says
Roger Caron, who draws on 24 years as a convict for his novels, shares his life with Janet Morris, who met him at a book signing session. 'I couldn't believe how kind and gentle he was,' she says

Roger Caron, who draws on 24 years as a convict for his novels, shares his life with Janet Morris, who met him at a book signing session. 'I couldn't believe how kind and gentle he was,' she says

Date11/24/1988
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  • Roger Caron, who draws on 24 years as a convict for his novels, shares his life with Janet Morris, who met him at a book signing session. 'I couldn't believe how kind and gentle he was,' she says.
  • Roger Caron, who draws on 24 years as a convict for his novels, shares his life with Janet Morris, who met him at a book signing session. 'I couldn't believe how kind and gentle he was,' she says
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Original Toronto Star caption: Roger Caron, who draws on 24 years as a convict for his novels, shares his life with Janet Morris, who met him at a book signing session. 'I couldn't believe how kind and gentle he was,' she says.
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