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  Postcards From Stella Maris -...

  Susan M. Boyer

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  For Fans of the Liz Talbot Mystery Series… Postcards From Stella Maris  is a collection of five short stories for fans of the series who might be interested, for example, in Colleen's backstory. I wrote the short story “Common Knowledge” for myself years ago, as a way to explore what happened to Colleen. As you might imagine, it's not as light as the series in general. This story has never been published anywhere before. “Eviction” is the story of how Liz first met Rhett, her golden retriever, back when she was married to Scott the Scoundrel. This story is also not lighthearted, and it likewise has never been published before. “Hogwash” originally appeared in Spinetingler Magazine. This is a fun little case which introduces the character of Zeke Lyerly, who appears in Lowcountry Bonfire. “Highlights and Hot Lead” originally appeared in The Petigru Review. This is a Stella Maris slice of life story featuring Shannelle Johnson, a local judge's wife, and it takes place entirely at Phoebe's Day Spa. “Everything is Relative” is a peek inside a Talbot family Thanksgiving. A few of Mamma's recipes are included at the end. If by chance you’ve stumbled on this collection of stories, but you’ve never read a Liz Talbot mystery, I would encourage you to start with   Lowcountry Boil (A Liz Talbot Mystery, Book 1)   and come back to these stories later. I so hope you enjoy these glimpses into Liz Talbot’s formative years, her unfortunate first marriage, and her life between major cases. Warmly, Susan M. Boyer

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - D H...

  D H Lawrence

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  In his hey-day and his pomp, D H Lawrence was regarded as both a genius and a pornographer.  Today his works are powerful reminders of his talents and his unique outlook on life.  Lawrence is one of a select few able to bring character and narrative into a pulsating blend of literary fiction.   
   
  01 - The Top 10 - D H Lawrence - An Introduction 
  02 - A Modern Lover  
  03 - The Rocking Horse Winner  
  04 - The Old Adam 
  05 - The Border Line  
  06 - A Fragment of Stained Glass  
  07 - Her Turn 
  08 - Odour of Chrysanthemums  
  09 - The Fly In The Ointment 
  10 - The Horse Dealer's Daughter  
  11 - A Lesson On A Tortise

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  Three Short Stories & Ten Poems

  Ernest Hemingway

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  "Three Short Stories & Ten Poems" is a captivating collection that showcases the literary prowess of Ernest Hemingway, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. This illustrated edition presents a selection of Hemingway's succinct and powerful prose alongside his evocative poetry, inviting readers to explore the themes of love, loss, and the human condition that permeate his work. 
  The three short stories included in this collection exemplify Hemingway's trademark minimalist style, characterized by his use of simple language and understated emotion. Each narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships, revealing the profound impact of seemingly mundane moments. Through his keen observations and vivid imagery, Hemingway captures the essence of life's struggles and triumphs, allowing readers to connect deeply with his characters. 
  Accompanying the stories are ten poems that reflect Hemingway's lyrical sensibility and his ability to convey profound emotions in a few carefully chosen words. The poems, rich with imagery and metaphor, explore themes of nature, war, and the passage of time, further enhancing the reader's experience of Hemingway's literary world.

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  Wandering Spirits - Modern Fables

  Salman Ansari

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  Wandering Spirits is a collection of whimsical tales that feed the soul, tug the heart, and spark the mind. 
  Inspired by classic books like The Little Prince, these delightfully illustrated fables follow a variety of charming animal characters as they embark on fantastical yet profoundly relatable quests. In this book, you'll meeta fox who wakes up to find he has many talking tailsa wolf who tries to fit in with a pack of dogsa frog who searches for the secret to a better lifea turtle captain who leads his ship through tumultuous seasand many more! 
  Great for children and adults alike, these stories will both entertain and offer helpful perspectives on how to view the world and navigate its many winding paths.

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  The Horse Dealer's Daughter -...

  D H Lawrence

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  David Herbert Lawrence was born on the 11th September 1885 in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, a coal mining town where the reality of a harsh life was only useful as experiences for future literary works. 
   
  He was educated at Beauvale Board School and became the first local boy to receive a scholarship to attend Nottingham High School. After 3 years he became a junior clerk in Haywood’s surgical appliances factory. He was also attempting a literary career which, in the short term, led to a teacher training position in Eastwood and later a teaching qualification from University College, Nottingham.  
   
  Lawrence’s first efforts were poems, short stories and a draft of ‘The White Peacock’. Moving to London and a teaching position in Croydon his writing attracted the attention of Ford Madox Ford, editor of The English Review, and he commissioned him to write ‘Odour of Chrysanthemums’.  
   
  Wanting to write full-time he now began work on what would become ‘Sons and Lovers.   
   
  In 1912 he met the older and married mother-of-three Frieda Weekley. They eloped to Germany and here Lawrence could see for himself the growing tensions with France.  So keen was his interest that he was arrested and accused of being a British spy.  
   
  In early 1914 Frieda obtained her divorce and they returned to Britain to be married just days before the outbreak of war. Owing to her German parentage, and his own public dislike of militarism and violence, the couple were treated with contempt and suspicion throughout the war years.  
   
  Despite this he continued to write but his reputation in England was so tarnished and, mirrored by his own disdain for the country, he and Frieda left England in November 1919, first for Europe and then America via Ceylon and Australia. 
   
  They bought a ranch in Taos, New Mexico and visited Mexico several times. The third visit in March 1925 caused a near fatal attack of malaria. To convalesce they moved to Florence. Here he continued work on ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ which for many years would cause controversy. A renewed interest in oil painting resulted in an exhibition in 1929 which was raided by the police and several works were confiscated.  
   
  D H Lawrence died of complications arising from a bout of tuberculosis on the 2nd of March 1930 in Vence, France.  He was 44. 
   
  In ‘The Horse Dealers daughter’ a young woman begins a relationship with a young doctor and a friend of her brothers.  What should be straight forward is intimately investigated by Lawrence’s foraging pen.

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  A Source of Irritation - From...

  Stacy Aumonier

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Stacy Aumonier.

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