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      by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with a depiction of Tony’s father’s Saturday ritual of checking on his sons’ cars, a gesture reflecting his care and mechanical expertise despite his wife's concerns about him getting dirty. This routine extends to Eilis, who has recently acquired an inexpensive car, drawing her father-in-law’s attention and approval. His recommendation of Mr Dakessian, a trusted Armenian mechanic and family friend, underlines the community’s reliance on dependable, honest service and the…
      1. Long Island
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      Part One:i

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter begins with Francesca informing Eilis that an Irishman has been searching for her, visiting every house but specifically asking for Eilis by name. Despite Francesca’s efforts, the man remains tight-lipped about his intentions. Eilis, somewhat apprehensive about the arrival of another man, reflects on her family routine and her recent promise to quit smoking, highlighting her sense of responsibility amidst the unfolding tension. When the doorbell rings, Eilis is surprised to find the man…
      1. Long Island
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      Part One:i

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with Francesca informing Eilis about a persistent Irish visitor who has been asking for her specifically, sparking curiosity and unease. Their conversation reveals underlying tension as Eilis contemplates the implications of this stranger’s interest. Francesca’s sharp wit and perceptiveness contrast with Eilis’s apprehensive mood. As daily life unfolds with family members arriving home, Eilis is caught between the mundane rhythm of her household and the looming presence of an…
      1. Long Island
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      Long Island

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Long Island is a 2024 nov­el by Colm Tóibín, which serves as a con­tin­u­a­tion of his crit­i­cal­ly acclaimed nov­el Brook­lyn. The sto­ry fol­lows the life of Eilis Lacey, now in her 40s, liv­ing on Long Island with her hus­band Tony Fiorel­lo and their two teenage chil­dren. Despite her years in Amer­i­ca, Eilis has remained deeply con­nect­ed to her Irish roots and has nev­er returned…
      1. Part Seven:i
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      2. Part Seven:ii
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      3. Part Seven:iii
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      Historical Fiction • Literary Fiction
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      Ghostroots

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — “Ghost­roots” by ‘Pemi Agu­da is a debut short sto­ry col­lec­tion set in Lagos, Nige­ria, blend­ing the mun­dane with the super­nat­ur­al. The twelve sto­ries explore themes of inher­i­tance, mater­nal lin­eage, and haunt­ing lega­cies, often focus­ing on women grap­pling with famil­ial and soci­etal bur­dens. Aguda’s prose weaves unset­tling yet deeply human nar­ra­tives, where every­day life inter­sects with spec­tral pres­ences. Notable sto­ries include “Breast­milk,” which delves into…
      1. The Wonders of the World
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      2. The Dusk Market
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      3. Masquerade Season
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      Fiction • Gothic Fiction • Historical Fiction • Horror
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