Introducing...We call her Emma

Sweet Bobby by The Observer

Jul 1, 20263:45Society & Culture

Emma is a high achieving, middle class girl from west London. She seems destined for a successful career in banking and a comfortable British life. Until she makes a decision that will come to define her. In 2001 Emma ma...

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