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    Perspective
    Perspective
    Perspective
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    Perspective

    By MJ Morton

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    Perspective offers an insightful and reflective view on the complexities of life and relationships. The stories are dark, sad, touching, humorous, and sometimes surprising.

     

    Perspective – Haunted by her desire for pure, clean skin, Isabelle's life has been overtaken by the shadows that stalk her. When a streak of sunlight seeps in to her flat, Isabelle's carefully controlled routine is threatened.

     

    Possibilities – After the breakdown of her marriage, Erin has escaped to Los Angeles, where she is living in a hotel. When he calls she's distraught. But hearing a familiar voice on the radio, Erin goes in search of a possibility that leads to disastrous consequences.

     

    Quiet – It's Sunday afternoon and the house is silent and Ellie panics that something is very, very wrong. Mummy and Daddy are never quiet…

     

    The Colonel – Trish and Alan have been married for nearly forty years and their relationship has become distant. He's always fiddling on his phone, she never stops reading and they can't stop picking at one another. But can their marriage be saved after a chance encounter in motorway traffic?

     

    Next of Kin – Anna's relationship with her father, Nathan, has always been difficult. When she gets the call, she rushes to the hospital uncertain how she feels or what to expect.

     

    For Your Own Good – It's George's eightieth birthday but the day doesn't start well. When he's not allowed a slice of his birthday cake, it only gets worse.

     

    Signed For – The local deliveryman knows that Audrey at No 1 does not accept parcels for her neighbours. Today, however, she's been persuaded to sign for important documents. It's going to be a long day…

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMJ Morton
    Release dateJun 23, 2013
    ISBN9798201213084
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