Publisher's Synopsis
A new collection of short stories inspired by true events and fantasy; history and mystery; thought provoking, quirky, melancholy, light-hearted, funny - whichever style you like, you will find stories to enjoy.
New Beginnings - A woman in her fifties decides to make positive changes to her life after divorce and plans going on an adventure.
Penance - Dame Alice Kyteler reflects on her life, surviving four husbands, a bishop's accusations and a witch trial. No one knows how she managed to escape and how she lived out her last years.
Bricks and Stones - An extract from the new novel 'The Eye of a Needle', a socio-political satire of modern Ireland with biblical characteristics. A greedy, ruthless estate agent and her new business partner have no scruples, until the spirit of a wealthy Lady philanthropist appears, driving them to distraction.
Sweet Deception - When a merchant in Renaissance Florence has difficulties paying his taxes, he enrols his teenage son into Botticelli's new school of art. The young man shows no talent or interest, while his sister loves to paint and produces the most beautiful works of art in her brother's name.
Food Glorious Food - This story is about two very different women and their relationship with food.
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