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Alison MacLeod’s anthology presents fifteen contemporary short stories that examine the complexities of attraction, love, and desire. The tales span diverse locales, including a Paris café, London’s Hayward Gallery, Brighton’s seafront, and the Nova Scotia coast. Themes range from humor and tenderness to haunting moments, capturing both romantic successes and missteps.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Alison MacLeod
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