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I Don't Believe a Word of It
I Don't Believe a Word of It
I Don't Believe a Word of It
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I Don't Believe a Word of It

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Ralph Hill's book of 70 short stories will appeal to all tastes. Themes include Detection, Adventure, Romance and Humour - so whether you like intrigue or a good laugh you'll find something to suit you. This is a book that will be enjoyed by older children and adults alike, with many of the stories having a twist or an underlying moral message that discerning readers will appreciate. Some of the stories are autobiographical - giving a glimpse of life as a signalman on a destroyer during the second world war - and others incorporate reflections on life and literature arising from Ralph's career as a teacher.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherXlibris UK
Release dateJan 27, 2015
ISBN9781499088090
I Don't Believe a Word of It
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Ralph Hill

Ralph Hill's life took him from a North London Council estate, around the world with the Royal Navy during the Second World War and into a long career as a teacher. With an enquiring mind and a philosophical bent, he turned many of his experiences and reflections on life into short stories, several of which have an underlying moral theme.

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