The Uncle's Story: A NovelMichael Mahana's personal disclosure to his parents leads to the uncovering of another family secret-about his uncle, Sam, who had fought in the Vietnam War. |
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... Florence on the verandah and into the house . Quickly , Patty seized the opportunity . ' Can me and Monty go for a swim too ? ' she asked Florence . ' Sure , ' Sam intervened . ' There's bound to be some of the girls swimming further ...
... Florence on the verandah and into the house . Quickly , Patty seized the opportunity . ' Can me and Monty go for a swim too ? ' she asked Florence . ' Sure , ' Sam intervened . ' There's bound to be some of the girls swimming further ...
Page 215
... Florence and Patty , as if they were personal kitchen staff . Immediately , the two women began to bring the meat , potatoes and vegetables to the table , serving the men before they sat down . Arapeta picked up his knife and fork and ...
... Florence and Patty , as if they were personal kitchen staff . Immediately , the two women began to bring the meat , potatoes and vegetables to the table , serving the men before they sat down . Arapeta picked up his knife and fork and ...
Page 222
... Florence . Behind her he could see a huge spider's web , shivering in the rain . ' You know my secret ? ' ' Every mother knows her son's secrets and his desires . If your father finds out what they are , he will be unforgiving . He will ...
... Florence . Behind her he could see a huge spider's web , shivering in the rain . ' You know my secret ? ' ' Every mother knows her son's secrets and his desires . If your father finds out what they are , he will be unforgiving . He will ...
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