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    Uses of Agapanthus

    By Jonathan M Barrett

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    About this ebook

    When Brett pays his weekly visit to his mother at her retirement home, he’s annoyed to see a vase of agapanthus – now a weed in their new home – next to her bed. But his protests set off long suppressed memories for her. As Brett’s wife Suzie asks: is Mom confusing or confessing?

    If you've enjoyed this free short story, please rate it and leave a review. Thanks, Jonathan.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJonathan M Barrett
    Release dateJul 12, 2010
    ISBN9781452364230
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    Uses of Agapanthus
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    Jonathan M Barrett

    Jonathan M Barrett lives and teaches in Wellington, New Zealand. As well as writing plays, short stories and a novel, Jonathan is also a prize-winning academic writer. Contact him at jonathan@polis.co.nz

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