Thomas Hardy Was an Optimist: A Collection of Short Stories From the Plague Years

By Circa24

Joe makes his living by panhandling cars while he tries to suppress trauma. On her 80th birthday, Alice awaits a visit from her daughter. Karen's mother expects her to give up her life to care for her. As a hospice patient, Jane struggles to leave a legacy. Two women struggle with hearing child abuse in a neighbour's apartment. In each story, the characters grapple with a problem that can haunt them or provide salvation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B097XFM6WN
• ISBN13: 9798526966979
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"