Light Shining In The Forest

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Author: Paul Torday

Norman Stokoe has just been appointed Children’s Czar by the new government. He sells his flat and moves up north to take up the position. However before his first salary cheque has even hit his bank account, new priorities are set for the government department for which he works. The Children’s czar network is put on hold but it is too late to reverse the decision to empl….Read More

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