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An Ill Wind and Other Short Stories

This is a collection of short stories of events and emotions of everyday folk, humorously told, based on the author's experiences and observations covering work and relaxation. The first is set in the Yorkshire Dales involving estate agency and farming and includes a mystery and romance. The second and third stories cover the less attractive side of human nature. The two stories preceding the last one relate incidents in childhood during WWII whilst the last covers the author's teaching experiences in a variety of schools and related recollections.

Eartha Brooks

Born before WWII the author always wanted to teach. She has taught all ages in a variety of state schools and a private school, mostly in Special Needs. Whilst raising her family she founded a mothers' club and ran a silver threads club for 18 years. She has a deep love for the countryside and animals, especially dogs, enjoyed caravanning on small sites and finds humour in most situations.

Austin Macauley Publishers