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The Eight of Swords [Kindle Edition]

Petra Kidd (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
Kindle Price: £1.98 includes VAT* & free wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet
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A difficult day turns into a nightmare when Jayne Patchett returns home to find her house occupied by Romanian gypsies.

The irony of the situation isn’t lost on Jayne, who works in immigration. She is used to dealing with illegal immigrants at work but when she finds them sitting at her dining room table, drinking her wine, eating her food and wearing her clothes, her reaction surprises even herself.


Intrigue and suspense form this short story from new author Petra Kidd.

Look out for the sequel, The Putsi, coming soon…

Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 135 KB
  • Print Length: 53 pages
  • Publisher: Petra Kidd; 1 edition (31 Dec 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B006S1RWGA
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #306,147 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant short story 26 Aug 2012
By Lotusflower
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this review following a recommendation on twitter. The reviewer said it was a great read for the morning commute and I agree. I didn't finish it on my way into work but by the time I got home that evening I had. I had also grown to care about Jayne, the main character, and I had mixed feelings about the Gypsies who had invaded her home. I cared about them - well, some of them - but what would I do in the same situation? A really original story and a great short read. I highly recommend this book, and the Putsi, which follows up on the story 18 years later. At this price you may as well just buy both now!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down! 20 Feb 2012
By L. K. Smith
Format:Kindle Edition
A friend recommended this to me and I must say I wasn't dissapointed! Was perfect reading for a Sunday afternoon, I could not put it down. I would recommend making sure you've got the next in teh series, The Putsi, to start straight after, otherwise you're left wondering and the first couple of pages do settle your brain a bit! Well done.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read 18 Feb 2012
By Elspeth Evans
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Just finished reading this short story - it kept my attention from beginning to end (no mean feat!) and I enjoyed reading about Jayne's reactions and feelings about the family who had moved into her home. Looking forward to reading the sequel.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
I really enjoyed this shorty story, it left me wanting to know more. Glad to hear there will be a sequel.
Published 15 months ago by Louise Barrett
5.0 out of 5 stars Fastest Train Journey
I read this on a boring train journey, the time flew by and before I knew it I was at my station at the end of the story. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr Adam S Nicholls
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it from beginning to end
I downloaded this to my phone- which was a bonus as i couldn't put it down; it was engaging and made me think of what i would of done, how i would have dealt with the same... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sarah Daniels
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
As with Petra's other writing, I found myself totally absorbed. A great story that leaves you waiting eagerly for the sequel.
Published 16 months ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
I really enjoyed this short story. Well written, with a great story line, I could not put it down. Would have loved it to be longer! Am really looking forward to the sequel.
Published 16 months ago by annak
5.0 out of 5 stars A great future on the cards!
An excellent read! A very intriguing story that draws you in to a world where events take a strange and dramatic turn. Read more
Published 16 months ago by jacob
5.0 out of 5 stars end. I am hoping that there will be a followup
I couldn't stop reading this short story, it had me riveted to the end. I am hoping that there will be a follow up as this story has real potential to be turned into a novel.
Published 16 months ago by Yaya
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