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PHAEDRA PATRICK studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained-glass artist, film festival organiser and communications manager. She is a prize-winning short story writer and her debut novel was translated into over twenty languages. She lives in Saddleworth with her husband and son, where she writes full time.
The Library of Lost and Found
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
Wishes Under the Willow Tree
The Secrets of Sunshine
Phaedra Patrick
ONE PLACE. MANY STORIES
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To my family and friends
Contents
9. Green Bottles
10. Office