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by - written on 04/01/06 (Very useful, 737 readings)
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In the small village of Sowerbridge, Irish labourer Patrick O’Riordan has been arrested for the murder of an elderly lady, 93-year-old Lavinia Fanshaw, and her live-in nurse Dorothy. The Sowerbridge community, outraged about the incident, seem to have united against Patrick’s parents and cousin – calling them all names under the sun, threatening both their life and limb. The only supporter the O’Riordan’s have is Siobhan Lavenham, their neighbour. She firmly believes in Patrick’s innocence and takes every opportunity to try and persuade the rest of the community and the police that they are wrong. In her mind, the village residents are simply prejudicial ... Read the complete review
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