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In The Garden Air: A collection of 24 short stories (Garden stories) Kindle Edition

by Patsy Collins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
IN THE GARDEN AIR

Dorothy used to hate the noise of lawnmowers starting up, like a kind of horticultural Mexican sound wave, but that was before Luke was the one in charge of the machine. Betsie used to hate the awful Valentine's gimmicks people used to impress friends and colleagues rather than showing their feelings to one special person. Actually she still dislikes those, but she loves the genuine sign of affection Tim gave her – almost as much as she loves the man himself.

Maria is desperate for it not to rain, she'll die if it does, or at least thinks so. Suzie wants to gather those she cares about close to her as though assembling a posie and Hilary feels as though her new neighbours are like the lily of the valley creeping from their garden to hers; neither use nor ornament. Then they learn to look below the surface and see what's truly important.

When Primrose retired, her colleagues showed they cared about her with gifts of primroses, items decorated in her favourite flowers, or in primrose yellow. Trudie was thanked, and maybe apologised to, with the purchase of flowers. For others the perfect way to get their message across is less obvious and they resort to sharp thorned roses, daisy chains or floral portraits.

Gardens, plants and people all have their stories. Breathe in the garden air and let me tell you a few.
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  1. Part of series
    Garden stories
  2. Print length
    149 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    June 10, 2018
  5. File size
    1.7 MB
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  7. Word Wise
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  8. Enhanced typesetting
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DNDJHB9
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 149 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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Patsy Collins

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Patsy Collins spends her time making things up and writing them down from her home in Lee-on-the-Solent or whilst traveling in a campervan. She shares both with her photographer husband, and sometimes acts as his assistant. When away she also enjoys scrambling round ruined castles, visiting friends and eating cake. At home she gardens, bakes (and then eats) cakes. She's the author of over 30 books.

To find out more, visit her website - patsycollins.uk

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  • Janice Clark
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet, with plenty of variety
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2018
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    Patsy's anthologies are always a treat, somewhat like a box of mixed cookies. (Or should I say tea biscuits?) Each delightful story is short enough to accompany a tea or coffee break, although I sometimes find myself consuming several at a time.
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  • Higgle Piggle.
    5.0 out of 5 stars This writer has a truly captive imagination .
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2023
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    I have several of Patsy Collins books on my Kindle and grateful for them. They're a treasure house of wonderment. Keep them coming Patsy .
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  • Jane Ennis
    3.0 out of 5 stars In the Garden Air
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2022
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    I do find these short stories very entertaining. There's usually an unexpected twist at the end ......they really brighten up the day.
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