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June 2008, no. 302

IN BRIEF

Tali Polichtuk reviews 'The Quakers' by Rachel Hennessy
by Tali Polichtuk
June 2008, no. 302

The Quakers by Rachel Hennessy

Wakefield Press $24.95 pb, 167 pp

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In October 1997 Canberra engineer Joe Cinque died following a lethal administration of heroin and Rohypnol. Two women were charged with his murder: his girlfriend, Anu Singh, and her friend Madhavi Rao. Singh was convicted of manslaughter over the death and sentenced to ten years’ jail (of which she served four); Rao was cleared of all charges.

 


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The Quakers by Rachel Hennessy

Wakefield Press $24.95 pb, 167 pp

ABR receives a commission on items purchased through this link. All ABR reviews are fully independent.


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