“Every boy had grown to manhood with a family of mother, father and village. A man and woman might have lost their son but they had also lost his best friend and the boys who had played football together in the street after school and cricket on the green in summer. “Who have we lost?” the words echoed in her ears.”
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Jacqueline Winspear is a British author renowned for her detective novel series. Her works are characterized by historical background and complex character development, which have won her a wide readership. more
“Ukarimu ni bora kuliko hekima, na kulitambua hilo ndiyo mwanzo wa hekima.”
“I shrieked like a little girl, which, if you think about it, makes total sense.”