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Riotous Assembly

By Tom, Sharpe, Tom Sharpe

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| Paperback | 9780871131430

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When Miss Hazelstone of Jacaranda Park kills her Zulu cook in a sensational crime of passion, the gallant members of the South African police force are soon upon the scene: Kommandant van Heerden, whose secret longing for the heart of an English gentleman leads to the most memorable transplant operaContinue

When Miss Hazelstone of Jacaranda Park kills her Zulu cook in a sensational crime of passion, the gallant members of the South African police force are soon upon the scene: Kommandant van Heerden, whose secret longing for the heart of an English gentleman leads to the most memorable transplant operation yet recorded: Luitenant Verkramp of the Security Branch, ever active in the pursuit of Communist cells; Konstabel Els, with his propensity for shooting first and not thinking later - and also for forcing himself upon African women in a manner legally reserved for male members of their own race. In the course of the strange events which follow, we encounter some very esoteric perversions and some even more amazing perversions of justice when Miss Hazelstone's brother, the Bishop of Barotseland, is sentenced to be hanged on the ancient gallows in the local prison.

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    Sharpe got inventive

    Ain't no nothing none not like this hilarious, surrealistic and smart delight. To be honest, for my own sake, I've to admit that I, myself, fell prey to this satire from the very first time I put my eyes on it. That was to be more accurate yonks ago, but, still nowadays I carry on suffering from thi ... (continue)

    Ain't no nothing none not like this hilarious, surrealistic and smart delight. To be honest, for my own sake, I've to admit that I, myself, fell prey to this satire from the very first time I put my eyes on it. That was to be more accurate yonks ago, but, still nowadays I carry on suffering from this "dodgy" feeling, HISTERYA. You, my saviour, have mercy and help me to get rid of this non endless laughter...my tummy hurts!!!

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  • English Books
  • Paperback 249 Pages
  • Edition: Reprint
  • ISBN-10: 0871131439
  • ISBN-13: 9780871131430
  • Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
  • Pub date: Apr 01, 1987
  • Dimensions: 1355 mm x 903 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
  • Also available as: Hardcover, Audio Cassette and eBook
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