The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories

The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories

Leo Tolstoy

Fiction / Philosophy / Nonfiction

Here are some of Tolstoy's extraordinary short stories, from -The Death of Ivan Ilyich—in a masterly new translation-to -The Raid,- -The Wood-felling,- -Three Deaths,- -Polikushka,- -After the Ball,- and -The Forged Coupon,- all gripping and eloquent lessons on two of Tolstoy's most persistent themes: life and death. More experimental than his novels, Tolstoy's stories are essential reading for anyone interested in his development as one of the major writers and thinkers of his time.
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The Misadventures of a Playground Mother

The Misadventures of a Playground Mother

Christie Barlow

Fiction / Romance / Chick Lit

New Term. New Dramas. New Friendships. And that's just the parents...After a year of country living, Rachel Young is finally getting into the swing of things. Her four kids are happy and content at the village school, and she's managed to navigate the choppy (shark-infested) waters of the playground mafia.Or... so she thought.When Penelope Kensington moves herself and her kids into Rachel's home, after discovering husband Rupert has been having an affair, Rachel knows she must ask them politely to leave. The problem is, Penelope never takes no for an answer.As Rachel tries to deal with Penelope, she also meets new school mum Mel. Mel is a breath of fresh air but her arrival sends ripples of gossip through the playground. Mel has a few secrets in her closet, and it seems she's not the only one...Hilarious and entertaining, with characters you won't forget in a hurry, fans of Fiona Gibson, Kerry Fisher and Tracy Bloom will love this book.Read what everyone is...
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