Parade : A Collection of Delightfully Odd Stories

Sixteen Seasons #1-16

by V.R. Christensen, B. Lloyd (Illustrator)

Bestselling author V.R. Christensen presents a collection of short and sometimes strange stories, loosely inspired by the seasons of the year—as well as those of life.

Described as "elegant” and “delightful", these stories are sure to entertain, enlighten, and capture the imagination.

Containing material new as well as that previously published (as Sixteen Seasons ), this revised sampler of short stories provides something for every fan of historical fiction; from the traditional ghost story to the Christmas tear-jerker; from the bit of steampunk fantasy, to the romantic comedy. And for those already familiar with the author's work, the collection contains bonus material relative to the bestselling novels Of Moths and Butterflie s and Cry of the Peacock .

318 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 10, 2013

About the author

V.R. Christensen writes classically inspired romantic historical fiction and steampunk dystopian novels of depth and sensitivity. V.R.’s historical romances have been multiple-time bestsellers and have been compared to Jane Austen and Charles Dickens (a literary lovechild, perhaps?) V.R. is half English and resides in the United States, though she spends a majority of her time immersed in late-Victorian classic literature and costume dramas. Her work has been described as “masterful for its genre” and “gorgeous”—“like a river flowing through a beautiful landscape that is sometimes light, sometimes dark and threatening.”

Reviews

[Carrie Webb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rather strange and bizarre tales

A collection of interesting, and rather blizzard stories. Some are scary, some just odd, others are a triumph of love and strength.

[Laura]

I love this cover.
I read the short story Home for Christmas. Quite the tearjerker.