{"product_id":"9781987926019","title":"Facts and Fantasies Volume 2: A Collection of Short Stories","description":"This is the second of four volumes of delightful tales, every one written and illustrated by the author himself. The stories vary in length. They also vary in the proportion of imagination and actuality. All were inspired by real people and events sharply recalled by Dr Cox as he reflected upon his past eighty years. If you enjoy these tales, you will enjoy the author's first full length novel Once Upon A Term published this year and available as a Kindle Edition. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou can't help getting older but you don't have to get old\u003c\/i\u003e - George Burns \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont color=\"green\"\u003eThe four stories in this volume: \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. The best laid schemes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlan and Rupert are door-to-door salesmen for different brush companies. One of them devises a scheme that boosts their sales. The other participates in the conspiracy but his conscience eventually gets the better of him. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. What are the chances? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis memoir confirms the sayings 'old habits die hard' and 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks.' The author relates the curious affair of a petrol cap and recalls his father with fondness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. A mixed blessing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the safe haven of his home in Canada, the author confesses to a crime he committed in Britain more than forty years ago out of false pride and in a moment of weakness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. The lawnmower \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomething is wrong. An unmanned lawnmower is belching smoke. Its owners have disappeared. Their bungalow is deserted. The neighbours gather to solve the mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mimast Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47044509958384,"sku":"9781987926019","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781987926019_p0.jpg?v=1763672423","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781987926019","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}