This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie replaced the difficulty provided by Steve.

This goo was worth a point in September 2024.

publication date: Saturday, September 14, 2024 (part of September 2024)

category: Literature

clue: This author left a continent to recover her health but later returned and was present for her lover's tragic death.

explanation: Karen Blixen was a Danish author whose notable works include Out of Africa and Babette's Feast. more…

intended difficulty: hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Denise Sawicki


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