My PlaceTraces the experiences of Sally Morgan's life, growing up in Perth in the 50s & 60s. Through the memories and images of her childhood and adolescence, vague hints and echoes begin to emerge and a fascinating story unfolds - a mystery of identity, complete with clues and suggested solutions. |
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... suddenly had the distinct impression that something was very wrong ' You may go in now ' , the woman at the reception desk suddenly said . ' Thanks ' , I smiled and walked slowly into the office . ' Mrs Morgan ' , the senior officer ...
... suddenly had the distinct impression that something was very wrong ' You may go in now ' , the woman at the reception desk suddenly said . ' Thanks ' , I smiled and walked slowly into the office . ' Mrs Morgan ' , the senior officer ...
Page 270
... suddenly very unsure of my place in the world . I still ate with the family in the dining - room , but I felt like an outsider , especially when Alice would ring a little brass bell and my mother would come in and wait on us . I suddenly ...
... suddenly very unsure of my place in the world . I still ate with the family in the dining - room , but I felt like an outsider , especially when Alice would ring a little brass bell and my mother would come in and wait on us . I suddenly ...
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... suddenly as though he was his old self , as though he'd been released from something . We talked about the children and we laughed . Bill said he hadn't felt so good in a long time . He said he knew tomorrow would be a new beginning for ...
... suddenly as though he was his old self , as though he'd been released from something . We talked about the children and we laughed . Bill said he hadn't felt so good in a long time . He said he knew tomorrow would be a new beginning for ...
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