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7 best short stories by Charlotte Riddell - cover

7 best short stories by Charlotte Riddell

Charlotte Riddell, August Nemo

Publisher: Tacet Books

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Summary

Charlotte Riddell was one of the first women to write fiction about London City life and the world of business. She also wrote children's stories, tales of her native Ireland, and supernatural tales. In this book you will find seven short stories specially selected by the critic August Nemo:

- A Strange Christmas Story
- Walnut-Tree House
- The Open Door
- Nut Bush Farm
- The Old House in Vauxhall Walk
- Sandy the Tinker
- Old Mrs. Jones
Available since: 05/15/2020.

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