Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on November 02, 1951)

Happy Birthday, Thomas Mallon! May your day be filled with more intrigue than Watergate and fewer complications than Henry and Clara. Your literary adventures have taken us through history's most fascinating corridors—thank you for making the past feel as lively (and scandalous!) as today's headlines.

From exploring stolen words to celebrating personal letters in Yours Ever, you've reminded readers everywhere of life's timeless charm. Here's hoping this birthday brings inspiration worthy of another bestseller—or at least enough cake-fueled creativity to pen a witty footnote or two!

Cheers to many more chapters ahead; may they all become instant classics!