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    The River in Egypt
    The River in Egypt
    The River in Egypt
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    The River in Egypt

    By Gay Fifer

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    In the years after WWII, even “nice” people kept secrets of rape, murder, gambling. A small stream the children christen “De Nile” runs along Little Egypt Road, and the wealthy residents turn away in denial from unspeakable abuse and sorrow experienced in the beautiful homes.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGay Fifer
    Release dateMar 30, 2010
    ISBN9781452366593
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