Fiction Sneak Peek: March 6, 2021 Issue
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Welcome to our weekly sneak peek at the stories and serials in our latest issue, on sale this Wednesday, March 3.
In our opening story, Sophie and her neighbour, John, don’t seen eye to eye – until there’s no choice but to pull together! Vanda Inman’s
“Mending Fences” is illustrated by André Leonard.
A little girl comes to the UK in the wake of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956 in our touching second story.
“A Gift For Miss Partridge”, by Penny Alexander, has a sweet illustration (above) by Sarah Holliday.
Bored with her “round and round” life, Adele finds that life blossoms when she steps out of her comfort zone. Eirin Thompson’s thoughtful short story,
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“An Inside Job”. The Victorian Detectives are on the case of some missing jewels but rumour has it that Inspector Brown’s colleagues aren’t to be trusted! With a super illustration by Ruth Blair.
Life has a weird way of working out for the best, in Francesca Capaldi’s
“Worth Waiting For”. With a heart-warming illustration by Mandy Dixon.
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“Time To Think”, by Leonora Francis, one young man hopes his old neighbourhood has the answers he seeks. With a thoughtful illustration by Jim Dewar.
Broken-hearted Callie moves in with her gran and finds that her grandpa’s old VW Beetle seems to have a life of its own! Jacqui Cooper’s feel-good short story,
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Elliot so longs to find a bride, but has he been looking in the wrong place? Our opening story this week,
“A Cinderella Story”, is written by H. Johnson-Mack and set in the 1800s. With stunning artwork by Helen Welsh.
Sylvia wants to get closer to her grandson. Could a half-term holiday give her that chance?
“In The Same Boat”, by Barbara Dynes, is illustrated with an image from Shutterstock (above).
There are 12 steps leading up to the entrance of the town hall, and they have a very special meaning for one couple.
Fiction Sneak Peek: February 13, 2021 Issue
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“A Night To Remember”, with a lovely illustration by Ruth Blair (above). It’s 1880, and Gertrude is accompanying her daughter, Viola, to a Valentine’s ball, where Viola hopes to receive a proposal. But someone from Gertrude’s past is also there, and he was the love of her life . . .
A couple who met at a support group for the recently widowed are getting ready for a fresh start and it involves flat-pack furniture! Alison Wassell’s uplifting short story,
“Build Me Up”, is accompanied by an illustration from the Shutterstock Image Library.