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by Joanna Debaroncelli
In this collection of seven short stories and reminiscences, Joanna deBaroncelli writes of the humor, joy, and lurking tragedy of life. In the title story, Falling Star gets a spectacular comeuppance that answers his mother's prayers in an unexpected way. A young girl copes with a potent and confusing loss by venturing into the forbidden world of The Hollow. A young aviator, Lulu, flies booze for the mob during Prohibition in a World War I Jenny and makes a happy and prosperous landing. In The Window of Truth, a young, idealistic king brings a wondrous gift to his people, a window that calms the furious powers of lust, resentment and delusion, but do they appreciate it? Carefree hearts of college days meet death head-on in Ohio University. A hard-strapped princess takes an unlikely companion as her savior in The Last of Front Page Days. A symbol of endurance, The Black Figurine outlasts a life lived dangerously at times. And Eold puts a new spin on the golden years.
Format: Paperback
Published: October 2005
Category: Short Stories (single author)
Publisher: Iuniverse Inc
Pages: 56
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