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And On The Third Day
Paperback
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781958139530
Publisher: Riversong Books
Published: Nov 7 2024
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.47 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
This collection of short stories serves as a sequel to Barred: Short Stories. It explores the intricate ironies of fate, the human condition, and the complexities of individuals and their sense of belonging. The narrative introduces a diverse cast of characters, each facing the challenges of everyday life or extraordinary circumstances.
As readers delve into these stories, they witness the profound impact of these experiences on the characters' hopes and aspirations. Prepare to be challenged and evoke a range of emotions, from laughter to tears. Most importantly, anticipate an escape and entertainment. The collection encompasses both stories of despair and redemption.
- HEROES follows the struggles of two young couples attempting to survive in a city on the cusp of rebellion.
- AND ON THE THIRD DAY explores the trauma experienced by family and friends following the tragic drowning of a young man in a river.
- AISLING centers around a mother eagerly awaiting the return of her husband and children for a planned children's party. However, the anticipation is met with an extended wait.
- BEFORE THE HOUSES examines the strained relationship between a daughter and her mother, who is gradually succumbing to dementia.
- 1972 is set during a sweltering summer in France, where a group of Irish female footballers are guests of a contemplative order of nuns near Paris. This period of reflection, revelation, awakening, and life-altering decisions unfolds.
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