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Yorke, Margaret

Margaret Yorke is the pseudonym of the popular English author of crime fiction Margaret Nicholson. She has been described as kind, helpful and forthcoming, but she could also be determined, sharp-tongued and single-minded, qualities that made her a highly appreciated member of various societies and associations. Margaret Nicholson was born in Compton, Surrey, as Margaret Larminie. Her parents...

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Timo Harjunpää

Gender: Male

Clever and honest detective sergeant in the Helsinki police, but not particularly flexible or diplomatic in his manner, which gives him problems with the top brass. He is middle-aged, and has economic problems as well as three children with his wife, Elisa, who is going through a religious revival. Author Matti Joensuu reveals that Timo Harjunpää’s secret, great dream is to open a pet shop.

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