Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Author Publishes Short Story Collection

"Secrets at Moon Lake and Other Short Stories", a new book by Chalfont St. Giles, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

"Secrets at Moon Lake & Other Short Stories" explores humanity at its best and worst, covering raw human emotions such as love, jealousy, greed, and lust across a collection of short stories. The book contains twenty-five short narratives, including the title story, "Secrets at Moon Lake," and others like "The Call of the Cormorant" and "Under the Coolabah Tree".

The stories delve into a variety of themes:

Family Secrets and Identity: The title story follows a mother trying to locate her lost son, which brings her into conflict with a re-election-seeking police chief and her incarcerated husband, revealing surprising details about her son's adoption and identity.

Historical Fiction: Other tales transport readers to different eras and locations, such as a Scottish village in 1920, where villagers suspect a quiet couple is Russian spies, or the remote Australian outback, tackling complex racial issues.

Historical Figures: The book even offers an account of the exile of Napoleon Bonaparte on the remote island of St. Helena, narrated from the unique perspective of a pet dog.

With its diverse settings and exploration of the human condition, the collection offers a compelling reading experience.

"Secrets at Moon Lake and Other Short Stories" is a 210-page paperback with a retail price of $18.00 (eBook $13.00). The ISBN is 979-8-89978-225-1. Published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy or author interview, please visit https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/pages/media-requests or to buy the book, visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/secrets-at-moon-lake-and-other-short-stories . For more information on publishing services, please visit https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/