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Issue Details: First known date: 2012... 2012 Friends and Other Strangers
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'An eclectic collection of funny, shocking, heart-breaking and distinctly Australian short stories, each with its own message.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Contents

* Contents derived from the
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Western Europe, Europe,:Perrat Publishing , 2012 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Rose-Coloured Minute, Liza Perrat , single work short story
'Career-woman, Marianne Powell has no room for a baby in her life. The result of her pregnancy test comes as an intriguing surprise.'
Signals, Liza Perrat , single work short story
'Bankrupt, bereft and unemployed, Edna and George are forced to leave their Nimbin home. When they meet Faith at the railway station, they realise life wasn't so bad after all.'
 
Window Without Glass, Liza Perrat , single work short story
'Cocky Australian backpacker, Cerise, meets Leyla in a poor Turkish village, who opens her eyes to life's harsh realities.' 
 
The Fish Are Dead, Liza Perrat , single work short story
'Eight-year old Daniel can't come to terms with his dad's death. '
 
Once Everything Gets Back To Normal, Liza Perrat , single work short story
Visiting Rites, Liza Perrat , single work short story
Daughter Of Atlas, Liza Perrat , single work short story
'A Greek family's struggle to settle in Australia.' 
Melvin's Horse-Woman, Liza Perrat , single work short story
'Despite himself, Melvin the loner falls in love with a flamboyant actress. '
 
Black Or White, Liza Perrat , single work short story
' Cindy is married to a white Australian man, but fears her baby will be born black.'
Corner Of Acacia and Beach Streets, Liza Perrat , single work short story
'A woman trapped in her past reveals longtime family secrets. '
Forever Different, Liza Perrat , single work short story
Santa Never Made It, Liza Perrat , single work short story
'On Christmas day, 1974, Australians wake to the news that tropi-cal cyclone Tracy has destroyed Darwin. But for twelve-year old Wendy, the storm has quite different consequences. Based on a true event.'
Poor Cecilia, Liza Perrat , single work short story
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