The Wind on his Back is a beautifully-written collection of six short stories that explore different aspects of love. From a furious divorced man who refuses to forgive his errant wife, to the wife faced with losing her husband of 30 years to a sudden terminal illness, to the motley group of relatives who come together to celebrate Christmas Eve, each story has love - and its offspring, pain and loss - at its core. Each story can be read independently of each other, although they are united by a common theme of love. The Wind on his Back will have you feeling a range of emotions as you share in the highs and lows in the relationship in each story, and will appeal to fans of female novelists such as Barbara Pym, Donna Tartt and Kate Atkinson, all of which the author enjoys herself. The Wind on his Back is a heartfelt collection that is ideal for those who are looking to dip in and out of a love story.

Author Biography

After working for some years as a freelance features journalist, Mary Alexander began to research and write books. Mary ghosted a memoir for a middle-aged mother turned call girl, which spent several weeks in the Sunday Times Bestseller list. Having also written four books on consumer health issues, Mary completed a Masters in Creative Writing in 2011.