The Heart of the MatterScobie is an officer in a war-torn West African state. When he is passed over for a promotion, he borrows money to send his wife away on holiday. In her absence, he falls in love with Helen, a young widow, and his life is transformed. With an inability to distinguish between love, pity and responsibility, Scobie moves towards his final damnation... Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
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... His brother, Casey, plays linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles. Clay's father (right) played in the NFL for 19 years. He is shown here in his Cleveland Browns uniform. Clay was an active boy. Clay wears small- sized shoulder. 9.
... His brother, Casey, plays linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles. Clay's father (right) played in the NFL for 19 years. He is shown here in his Cleveland Browns uniform. Clay was an active boy. Clay wears small- sized shoulder. 9.
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... Clay Allison is to the effect of , " Clay Allison's father died when Clay was only five years old . ” Through verification provided by census and death records , in fact , Jeremiah Scotland Allison ( a Presbyterian minister ) outlived ...
... Clay Allison is to the effect of , " Clay Allison's father died when Clay was only five years old . ” Through verification provided by census and death records , in fact , Jeremiah Scotland Allison ( a Presbyterian minister ) outlived ...
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Contents
I | 11 |
II | 61 |
III | 83 |
V | 109 |
VI | 111 |
VII | 163 |
VIII | 177 |
IX | 203 |
XI | 214 |
XII | 226 |
XIII | 238 |
XIV | 249 |
XV | 255 |
XVI | 260 |
XVII | 267 |
X | 205 |
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