Foreign Bodies
Foreign Bodies by Hwee Hwee Tan is a novel published by Penguin in 1998, featuring 278 pages in English. The story begins with a young Singaporean lawyer who receives an unexpected phone call revealing that her English boyfriend has been arrested on charges of masterminding an international soccer gambling syndicate. As the narrative unfolds, the lawyer grapples with the complexities of the situation, questioning how her seemingly clueless boyfriend, a relief teacher, became entangled in such serious allegations.
Readers will find a blend of legal intrigue and personal relationships as the protagonist navigates the challenges of her boyfriend’s predicament. The themes of friendship and the legal system are explored throughout the book, providing insight into the characters’ motivations and dilemmas. This edition invites readers to delve into a narrative that intertwines personal stakes with broader societal issues, all set against the backdrop of a gripping legal drama.
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A young Singaporean lawyer receives a telephone call early one morning. Her English boyfriend is in jail and has been accused of masterminding an international soccer gambling syndicate, but he is a clueless relief teacher, so how did he become involved?
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