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A Bed of Knives

 

For centuries, Oxford University and its students have fascinated novelists; but what happens to those other Oxford students - the ones no-one ever writes about.

 

 

 

Gina’s not sure what she wants to do now she’s finished her college course.  She can’t ignore her feelings for Spider, but he’s leaving Oxford to work in the kitchen of a top London restaurant.  And then there’s Mum; another problem that won’t go away.

 

Spider’s anxious about his mum’s relationship with Desmond, over the road.  Surely she can’t be seeing Desmond?  Not yet.  It’s only two years since his dad died.

 

Rose wants to build up her fashion design business.  Trouble is all her clients are ladies over a certain size who can’t find anything to fit in the expensive boutique where her mum works. 

 

Eddie has mixed feelings about turning professional for Oxford Rangers.  Yes, he loves football, but can he stand all the hype and attention that goes with the territory? 

 

A night out to celebrate the end of their final exams at FE College before they go their separate ways has far-reaching consequences for them all.