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1948 James Tait Black Memorial Prize
Scobie is a principled police officer in a war-torn West African state. When he is passed over for promotion he is forced to borrow money to send his despairing wife away on a holiday. In her absence he falls in love with Helen and his life is transformed by the experience.
Genre: Literary Fiction
Genre: Literary Fiction
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