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A Medley of Short Stories

V. R. Wilson

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

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The stories set against the background in which we live will capture the imagination and provide food for thought. The tales will make each want to read them to the end and to reflect and ruminate on the content afterwards. Described as a 'medley' because the content of the narratives are so different.
Available since: 07/17/2026.
Print length: 122 pages.

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