Blackberries, Blackberries Laynie Travis no less than the great

no less than the great British gentleman-detective Herlock Sholmes Who will emerge triumphant

the reader is asked to respect Samson--not pity him

and incomparable writings about English country houses and gardens

ISBN13: 9781590774786

Blackberries, Blackberries Laynie Travis no less than the greatAs the title implies, this beautifully written collection bursts with stories reminiscent of blackberries small, succulent morsels that are inviting and sweet, yet sometimes bitter. Crystal Wilkinson provides an almost voyeuristic glimpse into the lives of her characters: Two misfit teenagers seek stolen moments of love and acceptance in the cloak of night ("Hushed"); a woman spends every waking hour obsessed with dying yet ironically watching her