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A Gift for Philomena
By Dara Girard
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Philomena Hawkes feels stuck.
Stuck in the kitchen of her selfish brother and his wife.
Stuck in her role as caretaker for their children.
She thinks her boring life of drudgery will never change.
Then a mysterious package arrives from someone from her past, giving her a chance to change her life forever.
A short story by award winning author Dara Girard
This story and four others are included in "The Lady Next Door and Other Stories"
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Dara Girard
Dara Girard fell in love with storytelling at an early age. Her romance writing career happened by chance when she discovered the power of a happy ending. She is an award-winning author whose novels are known for their sense of humor, interesting plot twists, and witty dialogue. Dara loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at contactdara@daragirard.com or P.O Box 10345, Silver Spring, MD 20914.
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