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His Perilous Throne

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Michael is imprisoned at a young age for the manslaughter of his employer, a lonely gentleman who enjoyed Michael's childlike view of life. Michael has mild learning difficulties and was raised in a children's home. Unable to explain to the court that Mr Tim's death was the result of a tragic accident, he finds himself in prison, where he is taunted, humiliated and forced to act as a butler to ... Read more

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Michael is imprisoned at a young age for the manslaughter of his employer, a lonely gentleman who enjoyed Michael's childlike view of life. Michael has mild learning difficulties and was raised in a children's home. Unable to explain to the court that Mr Tim's death was the result of a tragic accident, he finds himself in prison, where he is taunted, humiliated and forced to act as a butler to
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Topolino

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A victim of a workplace accident, Dave lives alone. His Postlady's daily visit is one of the highlights of an otherwise dull life. He used to be able to win over women like Mandy easily with his chat. Now they just seem to pity him. People form Social Services and various charities call round to help with making adjustments to his kitchen and bathrooms, but they make him feel like an old person. ... Read more

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A victim of a workplace accident, Dave lives alone. His Postlady's daily visit is one of the highlights of an otherwise dull life. He used to be able to win over women like Mandy easily with his chat. Now they just seem to pity him. People form Social Services and various charities call round to help with making adjustments to his kitchen and bathrooms, but they make him feel like an old person.
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Leila's Dowry

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A traditional Moroccan tale of a widowed baker who cherishes the donkey that was his dead wife's dowry. The donkey, however, like his master, is despised by his old friends in the village due to hardship and envy. Their one consolation is found in their days selling bread at the market in the nearby town, where one day they both find their way to a happier future. A modern parable set in a world ... Read more

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A traditional Moroccan tale of a widowed baker who cherishes the donkey that was his dead wife's dowry. The donkey, however, like his master, is despised by his old friends in the village due to hardship and envy. Their one consolation is found in their days selling bread at the market in the nearby town, where one day they both find their way to a happier future. A modern parable set in a world
... Read more
Special Treatment & Other Stories

by Mark Swain ...

*The story 'Special Treatment' was winner of The Kinglake Modern Short Story Prize in 2010.Mark Swain describes these 12 short stories as: short excursions into the lives of others. In each story we find ourselves transported – thoroughly absorbed. We are there. Some places we think we recognise, while others are unfamiliar, even mysterious. There are dark corners, but most of all there is humour ... Read more

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*The story 'Special Treatment' was winner of The Kinglake Modern Short Story Prize in 2010.Mark Swain describes these 12 short stories as: short excursions into the lives of others. In each story we find ourselves transported – thoroughly absorbed. We are there. Some places we think we recognise, while others are unfamiliar, even mysterious. There are dark corners, but most of all there is humour
... Read more
Stories to Tell Your Dog

by Mark Swain ...

An illustrated book suitable for dogs, and humans of all ages.Mark Swain describes these eighteen stories as "brief excursions into the canine world." The stories are aimed at people engaging with their dogs. And yes, that does mean reading stories to your dog!These 18 stories have been tried-out on dogs. Dogs of all breeds seem to appreciate them a great deal. It would be disingenuous to say ... Read more

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An illustrated book suitable for dogs, and humans of all ages.Mark Swain describes these eighteen stories as "brief excursions into the canine world." The stories are aimed at people engaging with their dogs. And yes, that does mean reading stories to your dog!These 18 stories have been tried-out on dogs. Dogs of all breeds seem to appreciate them a great deal. It would be disingenuous to say
... Read more
The Deadly EPOS

by Mark Swain ...

This story has plenty of humour but it is at the expense of an elderly man. Like all dark humour we can see both sides. Bob is bigoted and awkward. He is as prejudiced against young people as young people are against him. We find ourselves constantly switching sides in the argument. In the end everyone suffers except the customers in the restaurant who are treated to a rare piece of comedy and of ... Read more

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This story has plenty of humour but it is at the expense of an elderly man. Like all dark humour we can see both sides. Bob is bigoted and awkward. He is as prejudiced against young people as young people are against him. We find ourselves constantly switching sides in the argument. In the end everyone suffers except the customers in the restaurant who are treated to a rare piece of comedy and of
... Read more
Sweet Revenge

by Mark Swain ...

Two competitive Englishmen go cycling together in France. Each attempts to out-do the other on the challenging hills as they pass through rolling countryside and villages. Stopping for water in one village they are helped by an odd woman. One man witnesses a grotesque scene in the old woman's cellar but keeps the information from his colleague, hoping to take revenge on him for having beaten him ... Read more

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Two competitive Englishmen go cycling together in France. Each attempts to out-do the other on the challenging hills as they pass through rolling countryside and villages. Stopping for water in one village they are helped by an odd woman. One man witnesses a grotesque scene in the old woman's cellar but keeps the information from his colleague, hoping to take revenge on him for having beaten him
... Read more
The Truth in the Lie

by Mark Swain ...

A sparkling collection of short stories that entrance us with telling glimpses and powerful insights into people's lives. In so little precious time we feel we know these characters and what drives them – their secrets, their desires, their fears and their regrets: An art dealer tricked by opportunists during a buying trip to The Cameroon; The surreal life of an old woman who lives in a kitchen ... Read more

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A sparkling collection of short stories that entrance us with telling glimpses and powerful insights into people's lives. In so little precious time we feel we know these characters and what drives them – their secrets, their desires, their fears and their regrets: An art dealer tricked by opportunists during a buying trip to The Cameroon; The surreal life of an old woman who lives in a kitchen
... Read more
Open This Box!

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Shanghai in the 1980's. A German man drowns his sorrows in the Seaman's Mission bar and chats to Jim and Carmen. The day after tomorrow they will take the Trans-Siberian Express train from Beijing to Berlin. They are excited, but their new German friend has some words of warning for them. Their food, books and other valuables will be confiscated by the over-zealous border guards who board the ... Read more

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Shanghai in the 1980's. A German man drowns his sorrows in the Seaman's Mission bar and chats to Jim and Carmen. The day after tomorrow they will take the Trans-Siberian Express train from Beijing to Berlin. They are excited, but their new German friend has some words of warning for them. Their food, books and other valuables will be confiscated by the over-zealous border guards who board the
... Read more
Special Treatment - Single Story

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Abandoned by her husband, Brenda uses her divorce money to buy the hairdressers where she works, in a small South Wales town. She worries about her son. Him coming to work in the salon seemed a logical move but he is shy and has a lazy eye. He is a talented cutter but he does not fit in well, until he wins a national cutting competition and goes to gain experience working in a top London salon as ... Read more

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Abandoned by her husband, Brenda uses her divorce money to buy the hairdressers where she works, in a small South Wales town. She worries about her son. Him coming to work in the salon seemed a logical move but he is shy and has a lazy eye. He is a talented cutter but he does not fit in well, until he wins a national cutting competition and goes to gain experience working in a top London salon as
... Read more
English down the Pub

by Mark Swain ...

English Down The Pub is written for use by both students of English and teachers of English. It will also be of interest to those wanting to know about modern English culture. What readers will not be anticipating in a book of this type, is comedy. The book could be described as 'tongue in cheek', except that its mission is very serious.The Language As It Is SpokenIt is a constant source of ... Read more

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English Down The Pub is written for use by both students of English and teachers of English. It will also be of interest to those wanting to know about modern English culture. What readers will not be anticipating in a book of this type, is comedy. The book could be described as 'tongue in cheek', except that its mission is very serious.The Language As It Is SpokenIt is a constant source of
... Read more
The Poledancers

by Mark Swain ...

An teenage boy secures a summer job helping a characterful gang of telecoms workers to erect telegraph poles in the wilds of Scotland. Directing traffic by day, the young man enjoys the banter and antics of the men, but prefers the solitude of sleeping in the site tent overnight to staying at the B&Bs. One day on an evening walk he meets a strange mute woman who lives in an old railway signal hut. ... Read more

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An teenage boy secures a summer job helping a characterful gang of telecoms workers to erect telegraph poles in the wilds of Scotland. Directing traffic by day, the young man enjoys the banter and antics of the men, but prefers the solitude of sleeping in the site tent overnight to staying at the B&Bs. One day on an evening walk he meets a strange mute woman who lives in an old railway signal hut.
... Read more

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