Mermaid In The Watery Deep e-bog

After her marriage deteriorates, Joan's life also seems to be falling apart. Irked by living in the suburbs-far from downtown and alone in a neighbourhood of families-Joan moves into a room in a shared house where the other occupants are all young and single. There, her health-already affected by the stress of her divorce-worsens, until she is unable to get out of bed.Fever is a collection of sixteen short stories that reveal the secret inner lives of women and men, skilfully peeling back their defenses to expose crystallizing moments of joy, pain, fear, and guiltless pleasure. Sharon Butala infuses Fever with an intensity of emotion that often catches readers off guard, making for a reading experience that is always honest and powerful.HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library.