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William Irvine

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William Irvine visited India for the first time in 1978 as a volunteer worker in rural Bihar, staying at a leprosy hospital. It was the beginning of a lifelong relationship. He read philosophy, his other passion, at Sussex University. He currently works as an IT consultant with one of modern India’s technology behemoths.

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Finalist - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Delighted to report that The Polygamist is now a Finalist in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Adult fiction category). We'll find out if it has won on the 1st April 2018
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Savannah Thank you for the friendship! Nice to meet you!


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Jill Thank you for your friendship here on GRs, William.


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Rick Schroeder Hi William,

Thanks for asking. I'm pleased to have you as a friend. I would have gotten back to you sooner, but I was out of town until today.

Rick


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Blak Rayne Great to meet you, William! All the best.


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