Fiction: special features

The Prussian Officer and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by D.

Enter the sanctuary at your own risk.

A topical story collection with great humor and heart about the ripple effects of wealth disparity on womenSet in the near future, Tougher Than the Rest features women in different stages of lifefrom former trophy wives and activist yoga obsessives to retail and white-collar workersin an urban environment rife with wealth disparity.

From the peerless author of 'The Lottery' and 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle', this is a spectacular new volume of unpublished and uncollected stories, essays, lectures, letters and drawings.

Time to leap into the Cortina as Sam Tyler and Gene Hunt roar back into action in a brand new installment of Life on Mars.

The toys of peace and other papers presents a collection of short pieces that use humor and sharp observation to reveal contradictions within social expectations and everyday behavior.

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The early short fiction of Edith Wharton Part II is a compelling collection that captures the emotional and psychological intricacies of human experience through richly crafted narratives.

Boyhood in norway: Stories of boy-life in the land of the midnight sun offers a heartfelt portrayal of growing up in Norway, blending adventure, innocence, and emotional depth within its landscape of fjords, long days, and tight-knit communities.

Regency-Romance mit Biss: Wenn ein charmanter Glucksjager auf seinen Meister trifftRobin Loxleigh ist schon, mittellos und entschlossen.

In Rwanda, Africa, two insatiable busty nymphos teachers compete in drawing attention to well hung campus students.

'Infinity stars.

On a bustling road in Sydney, between a gelato bar and a chemist, lies an unassuming shopfront known simply as the Time Travel Agency.

Anna – possibly lightly concussed after a chance encounter with a car, possibly thinking clearly for the first time in a long time – quits her miserable job and agrees to work at the unusual business.

Teddy just can't seem to get up since his wife left him for his brother. When he spies an advert promising journeys into your past, he figures he can at least learn what went wrong.

And Jade can't stand the place. Behind the cosy waiting room and the smell of freshly brewed coffee, all the agency has to offer is false hope.

Over the course of one winter, three lives converge around this unusual agency claiming to offer a chance to revisit past choices. But is it a hoax? And if it's real, what is the catch?

Murad the unlucky and other tales presents a reflection on how shifting circumstances, personal decisions, and social expectations shape what people interpret as fortune or misfortune.

For the first time, English readers have access to Sosekis Spring Miscellany.

Tales for fifteen or imagination and heart offers a gentle exploration of youthful emotion, evolving friendships, and the imaginative inner world that shapes early understandings of affection.

The copy-cat and other stories presents a collection of narratives centered around childhood, personal growth, and the search for self-worth within a small community.

These classic Japanese short stories are masterfully translated and a joy to read.

"e;Even as she screamed, her voice became thin, like a crying of wind; then she melted into a bright white mist that spired to the roof beams.

The moon endureth: Tales and fancies unfolds as a diverse collection blending travel, romance, and historical resonance into a vivid mosaic of human experiences.

These classic Japanese short stories are masterfully translated and a joy to read.

The inside of the cup Volume 8 presents the struggle of a clergyman who finds himself caught between long-held spiritual ideals and the complicated realities that arise when personal conviction meets social pressure.

A BRILLIANT COSY MYSTERY STARRING THE NATION'S FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTH, JANE AUSTEN!

Yamina Taleb is approaching her seventieth birthday.

"e;Even as she screamed, her voice became thin, like a crying of wind; then she melted into a bright white mist that spired to the roof beams.

The goodness of St.

Complete short works of George Meredith is a collection that unites diverse short stories and prose pieces exploring human passion, morality, and imagination.

Moon-face and other stories presents a striking collection of tales that explore the complexities of human nature and the unsettling depths of emotion.

For the first time, English readers have access to Sosekis Spring Miscellany.

Something creepy hides in the cracks.

Stories by English authors: Italy (Selected by Scribners) presents a collection of short narratives shaped by the impressions of travelers and observers who explore the textures of Italian life through varied perspectives.

Life's little ironies presents a series of stories that examine how personal hopes collide with social expectations, revealing the quieter struggles that shape ordinary lives.

His plan was perfect.

Orpheus in Mayfair and other stories and sketches presents a collection of narratives that explore the tension between artistic longing and the practical demands that shape everyday life.

The inside of the cup Volume 6 presents the struggle of a clergyman who finds himself caught between long-held spiritual ideals and the complicated realities that arise when personal conviction meets social pressure.

The inside of the cup Volume 5 presents the struggle of a clergyman who finds himself caught between long-held spiritual ideals and the complicated realities that arise when personal conviction meets social pressure.

Watch as the sands take shape…A desert wind whispers of memory and regretAn army marches high in the golden skiesA traveller grows tired of seeing the end of the worldA man no longer wants to be humanA people run eternally from the rising sunIn this evocative collection of short fiction Dirk Strasser shapes eighteen stories suffused by the sands of loss, understanding and redemption.

The hermit and the wild woman and other stories is a collection exploring themes of solitude, spirituality, and the tension between sacred and worldly life.

Uncle Josh's Punkin centre stories presents a lively and comical glimpse into rural life and its humorous collision with the fast-paced world of the city.

Heart-histories and life-pictures offers a profound reflection on the moral and emotional dimensions of human experience.

The short stories of Kingsley Amis - the great master of post-war comic prose - are dark, playful, moving, surprising and extremely funny.

Sketches in lavender, blue and green presents a series of lively short pieces that examine the subtleties of social behavior, personal longing, and the moral contradictions found within everyday interactions.

Reginald presents a light, satirical exploration of social rituals and the often-absurd performances that define polite society, using humor to expose the tension between individual impulse and societal expectation.

Elder Conklin and other stories presents a vivid collection that is centered on the rugged spirit and emotional depth of frontier life.

PRE-ORDER More Days at the Torunka Cafe, the cosy, life-affirming Japanese novel.

Somebody's luggage presents a collection of interconnected stories that capture the subtleties of human experience within the bustling atmosphere of a London coffee house.

From Alexandra Potter, the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of So, I Met This Guy .

Three elephant power and other stories is a lively collection of short tales that capture the humor and unpredictability of Australian bush life.

A Poetic Masterpiece of Scotland's Grit.

Tom Tiddler's ground explores the tension between isolation and the need for human connection, portraying the consequences of withdrawal from society through the encounter between a visitor and a reclusive hermit.