DisappearanceDunsmere Cliff on the Kent coast is in a state of impending collapse. A young West Indian engineer is appointed to help save the village that sits on its edge. He soon discovers the history of Dunsmere and its desire, deceit and sexual cruelty. |
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... What Massa want ? Just ask and if I got , I go give it , ' he said in a contemptuous tone . ' I want to know what disaffection you've been spreading among the workers . What's this about my plans being unwork- able ? ' ' Is not your ...
... What Massa want ? Just ask and if I got , I go give it , ' he said in a contemptuous tone . ' I want to know what disaffection you've been spreading among the workers . What's this about my plans being unwork- able ? ' ' Is not your ...
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... What's the great hurry ? We have until December before the sea grows stormy . ' ' But December is only a few months ... what rates of pay they get , what bonuses , what holidays , and that's only the men . You've got the machines to look ...
... What's the great hurry ? We have until December before the sea grows stormy . ' ' But December is only a few months ... what rates of pay they get , what bonuses , what holidays , and that's only the men . You've got the machines to look ...
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... What do you expect ? I've come all the way here , on my day off , and all I've been getting from you is nigger ... What's that ? For sure , playing Paddy , but " being " Irish is sheer bull . Playing Paddy is our national pastime ...
... What do you expect ? I've come all the way here , on my day off , and all I've been getting from you is nigger ... What's that ? For sure , playing Paddy , but " being " Irish is sheer bull . Playing Paddy is our national pastime ...
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