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Village Matters

by Rebecca Shaw · 1996

Tales from Turnham Malpas seriesbook 3 of 19Next:Village Show(1998) →

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This book brings to life the worries and joys of a close community. Jimbo's daughter is knocked down by the unpopular barman, and before the shock of that has past a bitter dispute springs up over the houses Sir Ralph wants to build.

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communitycommunityMore like thisLess of this
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1990s1990sMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
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adult

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