Human Warmth & Other Stories


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Erceldoune & Other Stories


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Three narratives and an essay by New York Times bestselling author Richard Leigh. Mr. Leigh is co-author, with Michael Baigent and Henry Lincoln, of Holy Blood, Holy Grail, the controversial international bestseller. With Michael Baigent, Mr. Leigh has co-authored The Messianic Legacy, Secret Germany, The Inquisition, and The Elixir and the Stone. Here Leigh weaves three tales of magic and timeless mystery. Two nouvellas, 'Erceldoune' and 'The Oisin Society', one short story, 'Druidesse', and an essay 'Mythic Logic', explore the forces at play where the past, present, and future of Ireland intersect.




The White People (and other Stories)


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This volume contains the following stories by Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of classics like "The Secret Garden" or "Little Lord Fauntleroy": The White People The Little Hunchback Zia "Seth" The Dawn Of A To-Morrow In The Closed Room Lodusky The Pretty Sister Of José




The Bell In The Fog And Other Stories


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The Bell in The Fog and Other Stories is a collection of short and captivating stories inscribed by an American author Gertrude Atherton. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, her novels came into the limelight and her first book was published in 1905 showcasing her talent for crafting amazing stories across various genres. “The Bell in the Frog” is a kind of gothic story majorly surrounded by mysteries and haunting bells with an addition of suspense and supernatural phenomena. Additionally, a touch of unexpected twist and elements of love and faith add five stars to the book. The book generally reflects the insights of complexities and human relationships. The book is a mirror reflection of the social and cultural norms of her time. The stories consist of specific features and content and the whole collection showcases the diverse literary abilities of Atherton. A reader can explore the different narrative styles and themes that go parallel with their acknowledgement. Furthermore, it also provides the specified glances of the author’s nuanced understanding of human behaviour and her prolific skills in creating engaging and evocative tales.







Encyclopedia of the American Short Story


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Two-volume set that presents an introduction to American short fiction from the 19th century to the present.




The Bell in the Fog and Other Stories


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"The Bell in the Fog and Other Stories" by Gertrude Atherton is a 20th century collection of stories by the prolific writer. A collection of ten stories, this book showcases Atherton's writing abilities in short but atmospheric stories that capture readers from the very first word.




Things Look Different in the Light & Other Stories


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Medardo Fraile, born in Madrid in 1925, is considered to be one of Spain's finest short-story writers. The collection Cuentos de verdad (on which this anthology is based), won him the 1965 Premio Nacional de la Crítica. While his stories have appeared in translation in other story collections, this is the first complete anthology of his work to appear in English Like Anton Chekhov and Katherine Mansfield, Medardo Fraile is a chronicler of the minor tragedies and triumphs of ordinary life, and each short tale opens up an entire exquisite world. Pushkin Collection editions feature a spare, elegant series style and superior, durable components. The Collection is typeset in Monotype Baskerville, litho-printed on Munken Premium White Paper and notch-bound by the independently owned printer TJ International in Padstow. The covers, with French flaps, are printed on Colorplan Pristine White Paper. Both paper and cover board are acid-free and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.




The President and Antoinette De La Zur with Other Stories


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Geraldine Harris has degrees in psychology and education from the University of Southern California. She has always been interested in the intricacies of the human mind and human nature. She is the author of David and the Whirly Fish, a book for children, a television script, and numerous scenes for television shows. Ms. Harris lives in Los Angeles, California.