In the Morning Light is a magical collection of romantic short stories.
Australian writer Sarah Willoughby reaches inside the hearts of the couples described, showing us their deepest pains and desires.
~As a newly married young woman whose husband has an ageing first wife, Asra does her best to adjust to her circumstances.
~Solange is alone at the end of her relationship, sorrow her only companion.
~Noor seems to have the perfect marriage, but for how long?
~Abia and Abas have a hidden romance, but how long can they get away with it?
The beauty of the scenes described speak to the senses.
"...Abas squeezed through the space between the rusty gate and the fence. He turned to see Abia at the window, watching him go. Stepping into the lane way, he straightened his collar above the neck of his jacket. He walked on, smiling to himself when he turned into another street and the scent of her, caught in his hair, wrapped itself around his face..."
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