Books in Macmillan short stories series

A story with two endings tells how a hard-working widow loses the son she cherishes.

Some inhabitants of a peaceful kingdom cannot tolerate the act of cruelty that underlies its happiness.

Focuses on the often lonely efforts of individuals as they battle against the powerful forces of society, tradition and authority, particularly from the point of view of women.

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A poor boy freezing to death on Christmas Eve finds himself before Christ's Christmas tree, among the spirits of other children who have died and gone to heaven

A race between two coaster car competitors in England ends tragically.

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