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The Pickup

English · Paperback / Softback

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When Julie Summers' car breaks down in a sleazy street, a young Arab garage mechanic comes to her rescue. Out of this meeting develops a friendship that turns to love. But soon, despite his attempts to make the most of Julie's wealthy connections, Abdu is deported from South Africa and Julie insists on going too - but the couple must marry to make the relationship legitimate in the traditional village which is to be their home. Here, whilst Abdu is dedicated to escaping back to the life he has discovered, Julie finds herself slowly drawn in by the charm of her surroundings and new family, creating an unexpected gulf between them 'As gripping as a thriller and as felt as a love song' IRISH TIMES

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'A majestic and deeply moving saga profound and startling' DAILY MAIL

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Authors Nadine Gordimer
Publisher Bloomsbury
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 02.09.2002
 
EAN 9780747559344
ISBN 978-0-7475-5934-4
No. of pages 288
Series Bloomsbury Paperbacks
Subjects Education and learning > Readings/interpretations/reading notes > English
Fiction > Narrative literature

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