Simisola (v.o.)Hutchinson, 1994 - 323 pages In an English town, Inspector Wexford investigates attacks on black women which lead to murder. A study of the slave-like condition of foreign domestics in Britain, who are not given the status of immigrants so they can be deported if they agitate for more money. |
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... Akande called , ' Come in . ' This was only the second time Wexford had been to him since Akande joined the practice on Dr Crocker's retirement , and the first visit had been for an anti - tetanus injection when he cut himself in the ...
... Akande called , ' Come in . ' This was only the second time Wexford had been to him since Akande joined the practice on Dr Crocker's retirement , and the first visit had been for an anti - tetanus injection when he cut himself in the ...
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... Akande spoke his magic words . He had no intention of going back for a mere check - up and even disobeyed the doctor in taking no days off . From time to time he thought about that question , the one that asked how the victim of ...
... Akande spoke his magic words . He had no intention of going back for a mere check - up and even disobeyed the doctor in taking no days off . From time to time he thought about that question , the one that asked how the victim of ...
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... Akande , if you'd just . . . " Softly , as if it was a baby she held , so as not to disturb the baby , Laurette Akande whispered , ' How dare you do that to us ! ' ' Mrs Akande , ' said Wexford , ' I am extremely sorry this has happened ...
... Akande , if you'd just . . . " Softly , as if it was a baby she held , so as not to disturb the baby , Laurette Akande whispered , ' How dare you do that to us ! ' ' Mrs Akande , ' said Wexford , ' I am extremely sorry this has happened ...
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