"After Rain" is a collection of twelve short stories that delve into the lives and emotions of various characters, each facing pivotal moments of realization or transformation. The stories, set primarily in England and Ireland, explore themes of love, loss, missed connections, and the subtle dramas of everyday life. The characters, often lonely or disillusioned, find moments of grace or understanding that subtly shift their perspectives or their lives. The title story, for instance, features a woman who gains insight into her relationship with her parents and her own path after reading old letters following a breakup. The collection is marked by its quiet intensity and the author's precise, evocative prose.

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