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Mary Lavin is ranked amongst the greatest short-story writers of the twentieth century, and remains a titan of Irish literature. First published in 1967, In the Middle of the Fields explores lives that are...

Happiness and Other Stories is perhaps the most cherished of all the acclaimed collections by Mary Lavin, who was not just one of Ireland's major writers, but ranked among the greatest short-story writers...

Comprising four long stories – 'The Becker Wives', 'The Joy Ride', 'A Happy Death' and 'Magenta' – this collection is one of Lavin's most celebrated. Together, these stories capture the frustrations and...

'Mary Lavin's stories... are subtle without making a palaver about it, beautifully told, no pat endings, no slickness; and as in life, nothing is resolved.' William Trevor First published in 1943,...

Sont ici réunies trois grandes figures de la littérature irlandaise du XXe siècle. Tout le monde ne connaît pas l’anecdote, restée célèbre, dont le poète Padraig Colum se servit pour clôturer sa préface...

Step into a World of Mystery and Magic!This captivating eBook offers five unforgettable tales filled with mystery, courage, and self-discovery. From a forgotten notebook that changes lives to a train...

A collection of short stories :   "The Extra" -- A movie extra who never fulfilled his expectations begins to feel like an extra to everyone around him. Then, an unexpected phone call revives his dream."The...

Unity Deep experiences and brief encounters from the past continue to influence and chart the path forward for the tense present and fragile future … in this final installment of the "First Contact" chapter...

The allure of beauty is not merely a matter of superficial attraction; it is a fundamental aspect of the human experience that shapes our perceptions, influences our decisions, and enriches our lives....

In the heart of 19th century England, where reputation is worth more than gold, two souls meet on opposite ends of society's spectrum. Lord Cedric Whitworth, esteemed and respected, guards his reputation...

Before WW2, the Labour Party held 'Home Rule for Scotland' as one of their fundamental principles. However following the end of the war and the unionism it engendered, notions of Scottish independence...

In this 12th installment of the bestselling Shadows in the Water series, Louie Thorne is tested in ways she's never been tested before.Louie Thorne has always been a fighter, but on the brink of motherhood,...

Swedish Urban Fantasy Tina hides in the closet. It smells of sour wet wool. Grandpa's old coat scratches her cheeks.If only she can hide forever to block Mum's plans to force grandpa to do her bidding.Even...

The Road To Discovery is a story about a contemporary woman's life in Africa. It is a story of love, culture, education, disease, equality, and discovery. It is a mind-boggling look at the life of a barren...

Madeline recognizes all the work Alice and Eliot do with crafting herbal medicine and toiletry items.

The next part of Akira's quest has begun to find someone who can help translate Ashleigh's expensive diary. Travelling with more people isn't as easy as it seems and if they can't solve the friction between...

The cameras are rolling again...The Iron Fiends have one goal: find Russ and put an end to it all. But their plans are thrown off course when a bold new production assistant shows up, determined to film...

For fans of Lower Decks, the Expanse, and Firefly: a found family time travel adventure with humor, snark, and lots of heart.One kickass immortal sailship captain.Captain Karenna Yilmaz of the Earth Union...

Not all vampires are created equal...Sheriff Birdseed and Deputy Wyatt are two ordinary friends living in the small, idyllic town of Royal Lake. One evening, while responding to a complaint of strange...

Crime never goes on holiday. Why should Irma?When a beloved Beaver Island local goes missing right before Christmas, retired British spy Irma Abercrombie finds herself in quite the pickle. Has there been...

A fragile mind, a whispering darkness, and a pact older than time—and a world where no one is safe from the gods' relentless grip.As a mother struggles to reclaim a sense of normalcy, eerie visions and...

Will Christmas bring her safety—or lead danger straight to her door?Fleeing to the secluded beauty of Estes Park, Colorado, Tabitha Black is desperate for a quiet, hidden refuge—a place to escape the...

Sometimes the love you aren't looking for is exactly the love you need Rachel Witherspoon is running away from her past to the only place she has left to go, her childhood home. In the small town of Red...

Jenny Hershberger has returned to Apple Creek, the small Amish Village in Wayne County, Ohio, where she spent her childhood. She purchased her family home and hopes to find peace there.But then a horrific...

**Shadows of Resistance** is a poignant and gripping tale of moral conflict set during apartheid in South Africa. Thabo Mthembu, a black police officer in the Security Branch, struggles to balance his...

WHEN A YOUNG PATIENT DIES DURING SURGERY, Doctor Nora Kelly must answer to his grieving parents, a vengeful colleague, social media threats, and an ex-mentor engaged in dubious stem-cell therapies in...

She's offering a family Christmas. But he wants to claim her heart.Della Connors is just trying to do right by her two children, Sean and Janie. Especially with Christmas right around the corner.She escaped...

When renowned horticulturist Dr. Charles Prescott is discovered dead at the annual Garden Gala, bookstore owner Emma Wilson can't resist digging into the mystery. Armed with her keen intuition, help from...

"Can Love Expire?" is a contemporary romance that explores the complexities of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. The story follows Ivy, a woman diagnosed with kidney failure, and her troubled relationship...

Have you ever wondered how the threads of friendship can shape the fabric of your destiny?In "Threads of Destiny," follow the journey of Sam and Adam as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and...

These short science fiction/fantasy flash fiction stories provide readers with a collection of narratives that offer a glimpse into the lives of robots, androids, AI, and other artificial entities. Each...

Have you ever wondered how fleeting moments can leave an everlasting imprint on our hearts? In Whispers of Time, we follow the poignant journey of Mark and Sam, two souls brought together by fate and...

In Harmony of Three Realms: The Starlight Mystery, Alaric Stoneforge crafts an epic fantasy where light and darkness, order and chaos, are pushed to their limits. Through rich world-building and profound...

Naledi had always thought she knew the boundaries of love and connection. She had loved, lost, and rebuilt her life, believing that the past was merely a shadow.At a wedding in Cape Town, Mlungisi, a...

Set-AI has decided to leave the Earth where he was created for a new venture in the Sentient Skyscrapers - a world where managers and their cultures are interconnected with the skyscraper itself.  But...