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Stylish, witty stories from women writers told with an energy that will dazzle and delight This bold, sharp-eyed anthology casts a crystalline light on contemporary lives. Aligning modern dilemmas with ancient themes--such as fertility, loneliness, and survival--Ali Smith, Liza Cody, Amy Prior, Helen Cross, and many more fresh, unsung voices present 21 majestic stories that illuminate the courage of everyday people. There's Melody, more of a tart than a sophisticate, who escapes to sunshine with her teacher's baby; an unlikely wedding breakfast--shared peaches by the roadside on a bright June morning; two African sisters who are displaced to a "little England" boarding school; and a teenage boy who catches sight of love while tending his grandmother's garden, among others. Celebrate adventures of the spirit with the everyday splendor of Her Majesty.Gay, Jackie is the author of 'Her Majesty 21 Stories by Women' with ISBN 9780953589579 and ISBN 0953589579.
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