13 Carat Diamond and Other StoriesThe collection of stories and sketches giving the readers entertainment, pleasure, glimpses of the authorâs life, as well as information on Myanmar Culture which she is so proud of. |
Contents
Preface | 4 |
The 13Carat Diamond | 7 |
HomeComing | 20 |
The Golden Princess | 28 |
Electra Triumphs | 36 |
The Ruse | 46 |
The Egg And I | 67 |
Believe In Miracles | 73 |
Sweet Airs That Give Delight | 84 |
FortuneTelling Is Fun | 89 |
The Late Princess Mindat | 97 |
Why Writers Write | 103 |
A Writers Prayer | 108 |
The Man Who Twirls His Beard | 113 |
Chit Pe The Lunatic And Money | 116 |
Till The Hair Rots And Falls To The Ground | 119 |
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