Goodbye Blighty & Other Stories

By Elaine Hankin

A selection of short stories to keep you entertained on the beach, on a flight or on a train journey. 'Goodbye Blighty' takes a reflective look at the First World War; 'Forbidden Dreams' transports us to a future that none of us wants; 'Whirlwind Love' tells us that romance may be just around the corner; 'The Deal' demonstrates the dangers of negotiating the sale of your own car.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Elaine Hankin
• Release date: Sep 16, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310361814

Elaine Hankin

I grew up in Middlesex and over the years I have worked and travelled in Europe. My foreign travels have given me plenty of material for my novels, and I especially enjoy writing about Italy, where I spent several happy years. I currently live in West Sussex, close to my family.

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