'Michaela Betrayed' is the ninth work published by Australian author, Margaret Lynette Sharp. The heroine, Michaela, is a young and gifted music student, the recipient of a prestigious scholarship, compelled to choose between staying with her first love and apparent soulmate, Thomas, and crossing the globe to pursue her academic and professional ambitions. What part of those ambitions are truly her own, and what part submission to the desires of her parents, Michaela isn't sure. Her father, whose own career as a concert pianist was cut short by a disabling accident, is certainly determined to see that Michaela goes on to perform in his stead. Unexpected developments both back in Australia and in her new home in London, lead to conflict, intrigue and a battle on several fronts, not least of which is that of her own heart. Also included in this volume is a selection of romantic vignettes and lengthier stories taken from Margaret's previously published (and well- reviewed) titles.

. This is the story of a marriage rocked by fate as a young couple struggle against family and other difficulties and, above all, their own ambivalence. The bride, Amelia, is proud of her career advances, and delighted that this paves the way for a move, far away from her demanding mother-in-law. But unhappily, circumstances contrive to destabilize the couple's new life together. This title is a compelling look at life through Amelia's eyes as she struggles with a difficult decision, and the unexpected consequences of her call.

'Encore' is the sixth collection of Australian Short Stories written by Sydney author Margaret Lynette Sharp, and edited by her husband Ronald William Sharp, the creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. In common with her previous works, 'Encore' contains a selection of mainly romantic tales, overwhelmingly positive in theme. The author's favourites include 'At Sixteen: Annie's Story', 'To the Beautiful Brigitte', and 'The Locket'. Comprising twenty-five stories, this is a highly readable, attractively presented volume.

This is a book of short stories almost all of which are romantic in nature. Each story elaborates on situations involving characters in age groups spanning teenage years, right up to late middle age.They involve the reactions to changes in life situations as people mature and respond to the influence of potential partners. The majority of tales have a happy ending, otherwise they are resolved in a manner satisfactory to the situation. The stories are, I believe, emotionally satisfying since they involve the reader in situations that are easy to relate to, even if the reader has never personally experienced anything like the content of the stories. The English expression is easy to read and understand, at the same time being interesting and evocative. It is ideal to read while travelling, or waiting for appointments, although I believe the temptation is to continue reading due to the appeal of the content and style of the tales. I believe that the strength of this literature lies in the quality of the opening paragraphs of each story which effortlessly carry the reader into the subject matter. The spoken words are realistic and contribute to the believability of the stories. Ideal as a gift, although this is primarily a book for women, men, too, can easily relate to and appreciate the stories. Several stories are, in fact, written from the point of view of the male character. My previous book "25 Stories of Life and Love in Australia" has received high praise from many readers.

This is an easy to read collection of Short Stories set in modern Australia. Many of the stories have romantic themes; a few concentrate on human interest. Written by Australian author Margaret Lynette Sharp, in common with all her published books, this volume is edited by her husband Ronald Sharp B.E.M., who is best known for his design and building of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. Unlike the author's previous collections of Short Stories, this volume starts and ends with unrelated, relatively long tales, spanning the years. Some stories, such as 'To Break The Mould', have quite deep and penetrating themes, whilst others like 'Our Romance at Sea' are much lighter. If you're looking for a gift, travel or bedtime reading, then why not take a look at 'Long and Short Australian Stories'.

About the Book '60 Questions, Insights and Reminiscences' is a sometimes humorous look at life, with its dilemmas; tempered by years of observation, and the wisdom of hindsight. One of life's great ironies is that sometimes, something positive, and quite unexpected, grows out of adversity. This book is a consequence of my writing a piece entitled 'What's Good About Losing?', which in turn came about because I entered a competition, and, like so many others, demonstrated my fallibility. My husband Ronald Sharp B.E.M., the creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House, read and liked my article so much that he steered me into writing this book: delving, often laterally, into society's attitudes and strategies. At length, my childhood sprang to mind, and I included topics on the theme of 'Can You Remember?' Doubtless, many, if not most, baby boomers will relate to my ideas about this era. In common with my four previously published volumes of Short Stories, this book has been edited by my husband, He has incorporated his system of word spacing which he believes aids in comprehension, clarity and ease of reading. '60 Questions, Insights and Reminiscences' aims to provide interesting, stimulating, and easily comprehensible reading that engages people from many age-groups and walks of life. Why not compare your own ideas with those expressed in this book?

'Reflections of Life and Love in Australia' is a collection of Short Stories set in Australia. Mostly romantic in theme, they are easy and quick to read, and make great reading for bed-time, or when time is limited such as waiting for appointments. A few of the tales fall into the human interest category, such as 'Hand in Hand', which delves into parents' dilemma over their child's love of sport, and 'A Secret, Banished', a grandmother's resolve to improve her literacy. Readers have praised the three earlier volumes in the series as being easier to understand and relate to than Short Stories written by others. This fourth book is, I believe, of equal interest and quality to the others. If you are looking for a well-written selection of Short Stories, devoid of bad language and suitable for adults males or females, why not give consider 'Reflections of Life and Love in Australia'?

ABOUT THE BOOK 'The Essence of Life and Love in Australia' is a collection of twenty-eight contemporary Short Stories, set in both city and country Australia. The book is diverse. Many stories are written in the first person, with the narrator being a man on more than a few occasions. There are plenty of romantic scenarios, many ending happily, others needing further resolution. The mood of the tales diverges from serious and reflective to light-hearted. I believe it's a 'feel good' book since, to me, it effortlessly transports ones thoughts away, engaging our emotions upon the characters and their fortunes, reaching a conclusion satisfying in one way or another. A special feature of my books is the wide spacings of words at carefully chosen places. The author's husband, Ronald Sharp B.E.M., the creator of the Grand Organ in the Sydney Opera House, has used his artistry to incorporate this to enhance comprehension, akin to breathing and pausing in singing. Since the stories are quite succinct, they are ideal to read in situations where time is strictly limited, such as waiting-rooms or while traveling. Because they delve into a variety of aspects of human nature, they shed light on personality, and the way of the world, I believe. The author's favourite stories from this book include 'Language of Love', a light-hearted tale of romance; 'At Seventeen', a tale of a young lady's infatuation with an older man; and 'My Daughter Sally', a father's account of his daughter's unrequited interest in a privileged local bachelor. If you are looking for an easy to read, mixed collection of (very) short yet satisfying stories, well-written and evocative, then I recommend you consider 'The Essence of Life and Love in Australia'.

A collection of short stories set in Australia. Human interest. Family and Romantic situations. Some situations are dramatic, others humorous, in stories ranging from two and a half to eight and half pages. A variety of writing techniques are used. A great book for picking up and laying down as time permits, such as on holiday, traveling to work or layed up in bed. Great for Doctors', Dentists' and Hairdressers' waiting rooms. 113 pages of easy to read literature, in a small handy size. Attractively presented with easily identified covers.