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In *Refund*, Karen E. Bender weaves a series of tightly drawn tales that probe how the pursuit of wealth and the perception of worth dictate the lives of contemporary characters. From an elderly crook searching for genuine human connection on a cruise ship to a reality‑show producer confronting his estranged granddaughter, the stories explore ambition, family ties, and the moral compromises people make for money. Set in present‑day America, each narrative invites readers to reconsider the true definition of value.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Karen E. Bender
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