The Eight of Swords and The Putsi
The Eight of Swords - A thought-provoking short story of identity, control, and unexpected connection.When Jayne Patchett returns home after a long, difficult day, she's stunned to find her house occupied by Romanian Gypsies-strangers wearing her clothes, eating her food, and drinking her wine.
As someone who works in immigration, Jayne is no stranger to complex social issues. But nothing in her professional life prepares her for this personal invasion-or her own surprising reaction to it.
What begins as a surreal confrontation quickly turns into a deeply personal and life-changing experience. Faced with the loss of control over her own space, Jayne is forced to question her beliefs, her biases, and her boundaries.
The Eight of Swords is a powerful, literary short story exploring themes of displacement, empathy, and transformation. Perfect for fans of psychological fiction, women's fiction, and contemporary social commentary.
The Putsi A reflective story about curiosity, connection, and the enduring power of stories to bridge generations. Years after the unsettling events at Jayne Patchett's home, one of the Romanian Gypsies returns, driven by the need to find out what happened to Jayne and to uncover the truth about the putsi. Drawn by whispers of an old family tale he navigates his personal story alongside an inherited story. Perfect for readers of literary fiction, cross-cultural narratives, and emotional short reads that linger long after the last page. PetraKidd.comThe Eight of Swords and The Putsi
The Eight of Swords - A thought-provoking short story of identity, control, and unexpected connection.When Jayne Patchett returns home after a long, difficult day, she's stunned to find her house occupied by Romanian Gypsies-strangers wearing her clothes, eating her food, and drinking her wine.
As someone who works in immigration, Jayne is no stranger to complex social issues. But nothing in her professional life prepares her for this personal invasion-or her own surprising reaction to it.
What begins as a surreal confrontation quickly turns into a deeply personal and life-changing experience. Faced with the loss of control over her own space, Jayne is forced to question her beliefs, her biases, and her boundaries.
The Eight of Swords is a powerful, literary short story exploring themes of displacement, empathy, and transformation. Perfect for fans of psychological fiction, women's fiction, and contemporary social commentary.
The Putsi A reflective story about curiosity, connection, and the enduring power of stories to bridge generations. Years after the unsettling events at Jayne Patchett's home, one of the Romanian Gypsies returns, driven by the need to find out what happened to Jayne and to uncover the truth about the putsi. Drawn by whispers of an old family tale he navigates his personal story alongside an inherited story. Perfect for readers of literary fiction, cross-cultural narratives, and emotional short reads that linger long after the last page. PetraKidd.com
The Eight of Swords
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The Eight of Swords
132Paperback
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781738414611 |
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| Publisher: | Myriadlifebooks |
| Publication date: | 12/30/2011 |
| Pages: | 132 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.28(d) |