{"product_id":"summertime-and-short-stories-stanislas-m-yassukovich-9798897470037","title":"Summertime and Short Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\". . . writes beautifully yet sparingly, never letting his deep knowledge of the detail get in the way of the story. It's a compelling read.\" -Ivan Fallon, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eBillionaire \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novella Summertime is set in the \"old money\" crowd of Long Island and describes an affair between a GP and his patient, causing his professional guilt, compounded by the guilt of his paramour, due to her relationship with her father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brass rubbing hobbyist finds a gravestone with his name on it. A gentleman exchanges a life of superficial pleasure for a worthwhile, charitable cause. An introvert gets embroiled in an insider dealing scandal with his controlling girlfriend. A painter sees his canvas go blank in mid-execution. A playboy polo player is prompted to return home by the death of a friend. An old man with digital incapacities experiences a nightmare. A father reflects on his relationship with his son. A spoiled rich girl sets out to find a husband. Two sisters fall out over a romance with a tenant. This collection of short stories is a fascinating literary journey through international and elegant venues, populated by a variety of personalities whose adventures reflect the twists and turns of human existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stanislas M. Yassukovich\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798897470037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Koehler Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d","brand":"Stanislas M. Yassukovich","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48217906315519,"sku":"9798897470037","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_08095802-185d-4a00-a0b7-7cad75f9fea4.jpg?v=1772000214","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/summertime-and-short-stories-stanislas-m-yassukovich-9798897470037","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}