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A History of Insects

A History of Insects

Yvonne Roberts

It is early 1956. The British Empire is crumbling. But in Peshwar, Pakistan, a small corner of traditional Britain continues apace. Nine-year-old Ellis lives in this society, but looks on perplexed as the hypocrisy of the adult world co-exists with the magical charms of Pakistan.
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Against the backdrop of monumental change taking place in 1956 throughout the world, the cantonment of the British High Commission in Peshawar, Pakistan, remains a corner of traditional England, with all its nuances of snobbery and racism. The Jacksons working class origins ensure they are kept on the fringe of diplomatic life and, for their nine-year-old daughter, Ellie, growing up is a lonely, painful experience. Locked in a sterile marriage, her parents dissatisfaction with each other finds expression in their neglect of Ellie. Left increasingly to her own devices, Ellie withdraws, recording the hypocrisy and cruelties of adult behaviour in The History of Insects. Here, among her thoughts, she describes, when no one will believe her, the murder of a native man and a secret capable of destroying the English community.

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Title - A History of Insects

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Author - Yvonne Roberts

ISBN 13 - 9780747275626

Imprint - Headline Review

Publisher - Headline Publishing Group

Date Published - 04/05/2000

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 153 x 25 x 233mm

Weight - 473 g

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