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Author whitewashed from history of colonialism and its aftermath

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A gripping literary mystery which unravels the fascinating life of a maligned Black author, based on Yamboi Ouologuem. In 2018, Diegane Latyr Faye, a young Senegalese writer in Paris discovers a legendary book. In 1938, a novel called Labyrinth of Inhumanity ws praised as “the masterpiece of a young African Negro, but due to some obscure scandal, the book disappeared without a trace along with its author, who was TC Elimane. No one knows what became of its author, once hailed as the “Black Rimbad” the book caused a scandal. Enthralled by this mystery Diegane decides to search for TC … Continue reading Author whitewashed from history of colonialism and its aftermath

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Bad Behaviour on campus

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A debut novel about Helen, a graduate student who follows her disgraced mentor to a university that gives safe harbour to scholars of ill repute, igniting a crisis of work and a test of her conscience and marriage. Helen is one of the brightest minds of her generation, a young physicist on a path to solve high-temperature superconductivity which could perhaps save the planet. When she discovers that her brilliant adviser is involved in a sex scandal, Helen is torn, should she give ump on her work with him? Or should she accompany him to a controversial university, founded by … Continue reading Bad Behaviour on campus

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Anne Nightingale dies aged 83- BBC Radio One’s first female DJ

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Annie Avril Nightingale – 1 April 1940 to 11 Jan 2024 This lady blazed a trail as first female Radio 1 DJ broadcasting pop music to the enthusing masses and also presenting Top of the Pops. She was known to fans as “The Queen of Breaks” – breakfast being her subject of specialist interest. She also broadcast on the famous “Old Grey Whistle Test” and was known as a new contender in the “Husband Substitute” for those used to only male presenters to get listeners up or jolly the listeners on during the day. She said ” I became the … Continue reading Anne Nightingale dies aged 83- BBC Radio One’s first female DJ

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Coyote Ugly in Camden & Soho

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Coyote Ugly is a 2000 American Musical based on the Coyote Ugly Saloon, directed by David McNally and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman. The film is set in New York City and stars Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, Maria Bello, Melanie Lynskey, John Goodman, Tura Banks, Izabella Miko, and Bridget Moynahan. The movie grossed over $113million worldwide and became a cult classic. Songwriter Violet Sanford leaves her hometown of South Amboy, New Jersey to pursue her dreams of becoming a songwriter in nearby New York City. Having unsuccessfully tiring to get her demo tape noticed by recording studios, one … Continue reading Coyote Ugly in Camden & Soho

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What the maid saw!

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“Don’t go in the guest bedroom”. A shadow falls on Douglas Garrick’s face as he touches the door with his fingertips. “My wife … she’s very ill.” As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment. I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can’t risk losing this job- not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe…It’s hard to find an employer who doesn’t ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously gave me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with view across the … Continue reading What the maid saw!

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Emotional cost of Greed; Corruption of the Russian super rich

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Former tutor Sarah Thomas’s incarnation of tell-all memoir, and glossy juicy and dark expose, has fictionalised her experience of life with Russian billionaires. Melanie an aimless English graduate who signs on with a teaching agency, ends up in boundless luxury and with a family in need of tutoring for their bright little precocious girl. Ivan and Kata, the Russian oligarch, employs Melanie as an 11-plus coach, who moves around the global empire. They live a life of luxury, gorgeous clothes, gadgets, maids and art, with perfect meals and bed made fresh every time. Alexandra, her charge, grows from cute 11-year-old … Continue reading Emotional cost of Greed; Corruption of the Russian super rich