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A Village Scandal: The latest heartwarming and uplifiting Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling historical romance from the author of the Christmas Wedding: Book 2 (The Village Secrets)

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A village scandal leads to a sudden death in the parsonage that’s investigated by a big detective who waxes his little moustache. This really was a murder mystery that could’ve been written by Agatha Christie. The boys are cozying up in a corner, shooting marbles. One of them grabs another’s collar in a spirit of mutually shared camaraderie. Days after the Observer got in touch, Smith received a letter from the lawyers saying that the additional fees would be waived and that she had until mid-June to sell and pay the charges. But she is still worried about that deadline, and fears she will not be able to raise the money in time.

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Shaw died in 2015 after a major stroke. [4] She was survived for two years by her husband, who subsequently died on 25 December 2017, and her four children.A community club of sorts, found in almost every village and mohallah, the hujra is an integral part of Pakhtun culture. Usually shared by the whole community, it may sometimes be a space owned by a person of means, normally an open area stretching up to 1,200 square yards. Most hujras have a clearly marked boundary but no door, signalling that everyone is welcome. While lively conversations dominate the course inside the hujra, the open terrace adjacent is occasionally used for communal gatherings such as funeral prayers or wedding ceremonies. In Hanif’s opinion, this was slowly causing an erosion of Pakhtun culture. “The younger generation knows what is happening in Bollywood or Hollywood but no one is willing to listen to the poet who published his latest book,” he said. “They would know about the latest hairstyle but have no clue why the colour of a woman’s bangles changes as soon as she gets married. They don’t know these things because they are just not interested anymore.” In rural Nigeria, 14-year-old Adunni has few choices in life. All she wants is an education – something to give her a “louding voice” so people will listen to her. In most areas, the modern drawing room seems to have replaced the hujra in terms of utility. But for seasoned elders such as Ghamgeen, the collective experience of good company and conversation is hard to replace.

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Dilly Court is a Sunday Times bestselling author of over thirty novels. She grew up in North East London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. She is married with two grown-up children and four grandchildren, and now lives in Dorset on the beautiful Jurassic Coast with her husband.This week's rundown of the best reads new in shops now includes an essential read in the form of a powerful and challenging novel in which the #MeToo movement takes centre stage. In urban areas such as Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi and Nowshera, hujras are also being demolished and replaced by more modern structures. Shah Nawaz Ghamgeen, a resident of Jamrud, takes pride in his vibrant hujra which has survived all odds, including a militant bombing, and is still host to a daily congregation of the village tribesmen. Although her relationship with Strane ended in her late teens, she is still obsessed with him and can’t see the relationship for what it was – abuse.

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Letters from FirstPort’s solicitors said it would go to court if the service charges were not paid, and suggested that Smith turn to the equity release lender or sell the property at an auction. There are others who believe that while it is not necessarily worrying that the younger generations want to keep up with the rest of the world, there is a risk of losing touch with your own roots. Salma Shaheen, a researcher and professor of Pushto literature, said that while hujras still survive as a building in almost every village of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, they are losing importance as an institution. It was her wedding day... the roses and bluebells were blooming and their sweet-scent was filling the air, so why did Daisy feel the cold fingers of fear run down her spine? The second book in the dramatic new Village Secrets trilogy from the Sunday Times bestselling author - the perfect, uplifting book to curl up with. Comparing it to practices from the British era, Shaheen adds that the Pakhtunwali code was not written down but preserved through word of mouth and practice. A hujra is the only place where these traditions are learnt, acted upon and then passed on to the following generation.In Smith’s case, the company that manages the property, FirstPort, refused her request to clear the bills when she sells, and asked for the money upfront. Refusing to give up hope, Daisy must draw on all her strength and courage - after all, she has people who depend on her. But the secret of Jay's disappearance is more scandalous that she could have ever imagined... She becomes estranged from her sister and finds herself at the mercy of extremely creepy taxidermist Silas with his penchant for “curiosities”. We see everything that unfolds through Vanessa’s eyes and she is convinced she is embarking on a passionate love affair. But to the reader, Strane’s creepy advances are clearly well-practised grooming.

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But her last house girl disappeared and Adunni vows to find out what happened. This is a compelling, captivating and unforgettable debut.So she is already vulnerable when 42-year-old English teacher Jacob Strane shows an interest in her, singling her out in class for special attention. But when another former student accuses Strane of sexual abuse, Vanessa’s great love is suddenly reframed as a paedophile. This powerful and challenging novel is an essential read. In the veranda right below, “ Har kala rasha” is written on a wall. It loosely translates to “May you always come,” in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region and is a phrase that usually indicates the space you are entering is a hujra.

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