A faraway smell of lemon

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Amazon UK. Darting into a shop to escape a conversation, Binny finds herself in the sort of place she would never normally visit. But in amongst the shelves is a surprising source of peace. I enjoyed it. The story is well written and quite sad at times. The last thing you feel like doing after having your heart ripped out is celebrating. Breaking up just before Christmas is a horrible feeling.

A faraway smell of lemon

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A faraway smell of lemon

Rachel Joyce, internationally bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Perfect, delivers an unforgettable Christmas story of moving on from lost love, now available exclusively as an e-short. Dropping her children off at school, she runs into town to do some last-minute shopping, yet her mind and heart are wholly elsewhere. Fighting off the sting of recent heartbreak, Binny stumbles into a small store, and in striking up conversation with the saleswoman she is suddenly overcome with memories of old friends, family, loves that have come and gone. And in this tiny shop, in the unlikely company of a complete stranger, Binny discovers a surprising sense of peace. There is the unbreakable bond between mother and son, the fear of not belonging. Add to Bookshelf. Category: Literary Fiction Short Stories. Dec 03, ISBN Buy from Other Retailers:.

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She enters a shop and faces her future. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Alexsander Sidirov n. For such a short story, 'The Faraway Smell of Lemons' has a profound message and realism. No sermons, without sentimentality Joyce's words wash over you and through these fictional events a deeper truth is revealed. Howard A. Search Search Search Browse menu. I set a reminder for myself to read this around Christmas after finishing The Music Shop previously in the summer. Community Reviews. I prefer to enjoy Ms. Weiland K.

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Add it now to start borrowing from the collection. But in amongst the shelves is a surprising source of peace. Joyce's characters by imagining that I am reading a British comedy. S Grylls-Murphy. Her writing is so neat and controlled, no time is wasted on explanations and our understanding of the situation unfolds as the story progresses. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Tweets by pscottwriter. I don't often read short stories just because they are short and I like my books long! Snyder M. Add a library card to your account to borrow titles, place holds, and add titles to your wish list. Kath Middleton. Drangsholt J. Darting into a shop to escape a conversation, Binny finds herself in the sort of place she would never normally visit. Displaying 1 - 30 of reviews.