by Christopher Kenworthy
A collection of intense, mood-laden stories that explore the vulnerable underbelly of human emotion.
Will You Hold Me?
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Description
“Because of Dust”, “The Mathematics of the Night”, “Despite the Cold”, “The Closing Hand” – these intense, mood-laden stories expertly explore the vulnerable underbelly of human emotion. From the sleazy backstreets of Paris and huddled London bedrooms, to apocalyptic SF, Kenworthy’s characters live in a world where hope often turns to despair and where compassion is rewarded with malice.
Additional information
| Book Condition | Used – Like New |
|---|---|
| Cover | Paperback |
| Size | 182 pages, 134x215x15mm |
| Published | The Do-not Press, London 1996 |
| Genre | Contemporary, Fiction, Short Stories |
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