Quick Reads 2022
Helen is a retired teacher living on the Irish coast. She enjoys the peace and quiet - despite the burden of Margaret, her unpleasant sister. Margaret arrived three years ago for a short holiday, but somehow managed to stay and worm her way into Helen's life.
One day, Helen sees a man struggling in the sea and decides to investigate. She doesn't quite know what it is, but something about it feels very strange...
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 9781529388015
Number of pages: 96
Weight: 80 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 12 mm
This is part of the quick reads initiative, a series of short books written simply but well, designed to encourage those who either don't read or who struggle to read to engage with prose. Graham Norton presents... More
I didn't realise this was a short story when I ordered it. I usually enjoy longer reads but I read it and as usual Graham Norton captures the attention using his lovely way with words. It was sad, creepy and... More
This is one of the 2022 quick reads and I find these such a delight for finding new authors or just a quick commute read perhaps.
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