In her second volume of short stories, which follows the hugely successful 'Encounters', Barbara Erskine has created a compelling world of love, betrayal, suspense and grief.
A biographer investigating a tragic death hears voices from the past drawing her towards the truth…
A nineteenth century parson's daughter is caught up in the excitement and romance of a smuggling intrigue…
A young boy from a deprived background finds his own haven in the wastelands of the inner city…
Contemporary, historical, spooky, and humorous - there are over thirty delightful stories, each one guaranteed to capture the reader's imagination, and all demonstrating Barbara Erskine's unique powers as a storyteller.
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| ISBN: | 9780008180911 |
| Publication date: | 12th January 2017 |
| Author: | Barbara Erskine |
| Publisher: | HarperCollinsPublishers an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 528 pages |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Narrative theme: Love and relationships Shorter Reads Speculative fiction Contemporary lifestyle fiction Humorous Fiction |