Loved itthe book by him that i've read is letters from an unknown woman and other stories which i really enjoyed just really liked his writing style
Letter From an Unknown Woman and Other Stories (2013)
Others: Positive The titular tale is a devastating depiction of unrequited love. Elsewhere in the collection, a young man mistakes the girl he loves for her sister, two erstwhile lovers meet after an age spent apart, and a married woman repays a debt of gratitude to her childhood sweetheart.
- ISBN:
- 9781906548933
- Length:
- 153 pages
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