Windfalls

Windfalls by Annie Wild is a collection of short stories that explore unexpected and unearned gains, disrupting trains, apples carpeting gardens, the Balloon Girl rising, the red moon sinking, Handkerchief Tree rare-blooming, fists and knickers being flung, crestfallen angels considering dates, carnivores going hungry, wedding vows being made, and a pandemic honeymoon being cancelled. The stories also feature heroines who take risks in a dangerous world, refusing to settle for the conventional.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 80 pages
\n Publication date: 01 May 2021
\n Publisher: Parthian Books
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In her captivating book, Windfalls,Wild delves into the captivating world of unexpected and unearned gains that infuse life with renewed beauty and joy. Within this enchanting narrative, we witness the whimsical disruptions caused by flying trampolines as they interrupt the smooth flow of trains, while apples gracefully carpet gardens, and the enchanting Balloon Girl gracefully soars through the sky. Amidst the city's ups and downs, the Handkerchief Tree blooms rare and precious flowers, fists and knickers are flung in moments of passion, crestfallen angels contemplate romantic dates, carnivores go hungry, wedding vows are exchanged, and even the dream of a pandemic honeymoon is shattered. These stories are not just about the ordinary; they are about heroines who dare to take risks in a world that often poses dangers to women. Yet, they refuse to conform to the conventional norms that limit their potential. Through her writing, Wild continues to offer us a refreshingly unique perspective, delving into the intricacies of domestic life, political complexities, and environmental issues. With each page turned, we are transported to a world where the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary, and where the possibilities for adventure and growth are boundless.

\n Weight: 134g\n
Dimension: 150 x 209 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781912681754\n \n