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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Page 102
... don't hate them ? ' ' I've not really considered it that way . . . I just don't . . . ' I said , thinking of Professor Fenwick's influence on me , his conscientious tuition and dedication to duty . How could I hate such a man , whatever ...
... don't hate them ? ' ' I've not really considered it that way . . . I just don't . . . ' I said , thinking of Professor Fenwick's influence on me , his conscientious tuition and dedication to duty . How could I hate such a man , whatever ...
Page 104
David Dabydeen . the task at hand . I don't believe in God , you see . there's no God . I don't ponder on what's just or unjust , I only trust my work . ' ' Oh , but you do believe in God if you find solace in working rock and water ...
David Dabydeen . the task at hand . I don't believe in God , you see . there's no God . I don't ponder on what's just or unjust , I only trust my work . ' ' Oh , but you do believe in God if you find solace in working rock and water ...
Page 158
... don't I build it just partially ? ' ' Relax , ' she insisted , ' I want you to know the whole story . But perhaps I ... don't you think ? ' she said in a devastating tone of voice . I was suddenly and overwhelmingly blinded by the ...
... don't I build it just partially ? ' ' Relax , ' she insisted , ' I want you to know the whole story . But perhaps I ... don't you think ? ' she said in a devastating tone of voice . I was suddenly and overwhelmingly blinded by the ...
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