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    The Story of Babalou Roy
    The Story of Babalou Roy
    The Story of Babalou Roy
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    The Story of Babalou Roy

    By Amelia Fergusson

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    These are the stories of sorrow and hope. Of kindness and fear. A troubled alcoholic accidentally ends up in heaven. A young girl falls in love with her molester. A celebrity's girlfriend hides her bruises with diamonds and designer clothes. A woman loses sight of her husband as she hesitantly attempts to cross the Mexican/American border. These are the stories of love and loss. Of dreams and regrets in cities that refuse to shine their light on the forlorn faces of the down-trodden and dispossessed. The Story of Babalou Roy is a brilliantly original, deft and sometimes darkly funny collection of short stories.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTrafford Publishing
    Release dateDec 9, 2010
    ISBN9781426943980
    The Story of Babalou Roy
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    Amelia Fergusson

    Amelia Fergusson was born in London, England. She then moved to the Caribbean island of St.Vincent and The Grenadines where she studied English, West Indian and American Literature. She is also the founder of an arts and culture website. Visit the author’s website www.ameliafergusson.com for the latest news and updates.

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