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    Desperate Measures
    Desperate Measures
    Desperate Measures
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    Desperate Measures

    By R. B. Baxter

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    It’s 1969 and the nuns of St Joseph’s Catholic School are clattering their rosaries in alarm. The new Archbishop is coming to visit and the school is in an uproar. Owen Finnegan is sure the big event will not go well for him. These things seldom do, so with the help of his best friend he cooks up a scheme he is certain will get him the day off school. Unfortunately old Mrs Simpson, the town gossip, throws a spanner in the works and Owen's grand plan spirals out of control.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherR. B. Baxter
    Release dateMay 29, 2012
    ISBN9781476383552
    Desperate Measures
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    R. B. Baxter

    I've worked in film and television production for much of my working life and I've found over time that regardless of whatever you're trying to present - it's always about the story.The Owen stories are reflections of my life growing up in a rural town (and yes... we really were that innocent). It was a long time ago - different values, different ideals, but life was what you made it and things got done. No cell phones, no Facebook - you just got on with it and life was a whole lot more creative.Please read my stories and if you like them, then leave a comment. If you don't, no problem - there's plenty of stuff on this wonderful website and I'm sure you'll find something more to your liking. Either way, thanks for dropping by.

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