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A Few of the Girls: Stories
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From Maeve Binchy’s earliest writings to the most recent, her work is filled with wisdom and common sense and also a sharp, often witty voice that is insightful and reaches out to her readers around the world and of all ages. Whether it is one of her best-selling novels or a short story, Maeve shows us that times may have changed, but people often remain the same: they fall in love, sometimes unsuitably; they have hopes and dreams; they have deep, long-standing friends whose secrets are shared; they go on holidays and celebrate new jobs . . .

A Few of the Girls
is a glorious collection of the very best of her short story writing, stories that were written over the decades—some published in magazines, others for friends as gifts, many for charity benefits. The stories are all filled with the signature warmth and humor that have always been an essential part of Maeve’s appeal.
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Edition:
Unabridged
Street Date:
03/01/2016
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780399567841
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Maeve Binchy. (2016). A Few of the Girls: Stories. Unabridged Books on Tape.

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Maeve Binchy. 2016. A Few of the Girls: Stories. Books on Tape.

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Maeve Binchy, A Few of the Girls: Stories. Books on Tape, 2016.

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Maeve Binchy. A Few of the Girls: Stories. Unabridged Books on Tape, 2016.

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A Few of the Girls
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A Few of the Girls
is a glorious collection of the very best of her short story writing, stories that were written over the decades—some published in magazines, others for friends as gifts, many for charity benefits. The stories are all filled with the signature warmth and humor that have always been an essential part of Maeve’s appeal.
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