The Horse Handler: And Many More Tales

by Bill Labron

This second book of short stories covers times and events when ordinary folk had to deal with the aftermath. Men were called to arms to become reluctant heroes, while at home their loved ones coped with hard times and longed for peace.

The tales move on to better but still challenging times as, over the years, they deal with a wide variety of characters, some honest and others not so.

From a less complicated age, some people involved here were real, but the yarns built around them are works of a stretched imagination.

The pages quickly turn to touch on humour, skullduggery, sensitivity and a little romance in middle England over several decades.

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 26, 2025

Reviews

[Mari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short-stories with many colorful characters through time with lots of different perspectives. It’s a good reminder that ordinary people were important too.

[Angela Costa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thisbwas a review copy provided by Goodreads.

I had fun reading these stories. This book was not my usual interest, but I was enjoying in each story. Some more than others.

[Whitney Warrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for a good short story collection. :)

[Eric Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. The stories were short. They were well written and kept my attention. I highly recommend the book, and will be seeking out others by Mr. Lebron.