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Synopsis
Synopsis of the Tales
The Tiger’s Eye
For him, it was little more than an interesting memento. If only he had heeded the warning!
The Camel
Her husband would die without help. Could she risk certain death herself by flying a plane only a seasoned aviator could handle?
The Cellar
Getting a taxi on an afternoon like that was a stroke of luck! She could never imagine the consequences!
The Helping Hand
Her business was going under. What she needed was a helping hand.
A Night to Remember
“You’re next!” – A death threat from a lunatic? Or was it some kind of joke?
Miss Frobisher
She had a complete, self-fulfilled life, totally within her control. Something was to happen which would change all that!
The Trojan Horse
He could do nothing to prevent a massacre. There was just one slim chance.
Witness
Eight o’clock, August 6th, 1945. He would remember that day for the rest of his life!
The Birthday Gift
Can you really break your promise to your daughter? Only if you are prepared to compromise your principles.
The Runaway
“It’s a state-of –the-art machine! Foolproof! Nothing can possibly go wrong! Trust me!” – They had more than a surprise in store!
Uncle Silas
Everyone thought he was a rich, miserly, recluse. But he was more than that!
Siren Song
Alone and shipwrecked, you desperately want to be rescued. But is there another way?
Debt of Honour
He was just an old man of no consequence, so it seemed. But was he?
The Letter
A miscarriage of justice! She thought so, but she needed proof of her father’s innocence
The Beguiled
When you put on a uniform you join a band of brothers. But there are other consequences.
The Tip-Off
You’ve got problems. Could the answer be found in a past life?
The Gift from the Sea
“Just one last dive!” he told his wife. It nearly was his last!
Old Billy
“It’s simple! Progress means you’ve got to root out the old and bring in the new.”
But that is something more easily said than done.
The Meeting
For him, it was nothing more than a-run-of-the-mill encounter. However, it was to lead to a startling revelation.
The Rainbow
He thought that he had everything until he discovered a rare jewel.
Murder by Design
It was a carefully-prepared plan to make him rich and independent – so simple, it could not fail.
The Junction
Everything depended on her getting there in time. Then the dream of many years would be fulfilled.
The Luck of the Draw
“Life’s a lottery. You win some, you lose some.”
She always seemed to come out losing.
The Huntress
She was the saviour of her people in a world which would never be the same again.