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Perverse persistence of parents of the past
OKAY, so we know you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. For verification, just ask any woman who has tried to persuade a man
Signs of the times unread and ignored
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Unexpected intruders in pandemic dreamtime
Hi Mum, everything all right? No reply. Morning Dad, how’s tricks? Silence, not a word. And why should I expect one? It’s been such a
McDermid delivers another twisting tale
IN these uncertain times (I write in the era of Covid-19) there is little better than delving into a book knowing that satisfaction is guaranteed.
Crime rules along the library shelves
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Crime or no crime; a book that enthralls
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Down to the pub for Gramp’s jug of beer
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Relief! We can once again buy knickers and bras
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