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How Rufus Became A Pet: A Flash Fiction Prequel to As the Heavens Are Higher

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“Of course, he won’t be easy to get out. But he’s so plump, and he’s so red, and he’s got such marvelous poky ears, that I really should like to take him home to Hubert.”

The only question is—will the excitable young squirrel feel the same way?
An upside-down wheelbarrow, a thatched roof, and a bag of peanuts are all destined to be part of the answer.
Set during the backstory of As the Heavens Are Higher, this flash fiction prequel gives an entertaining glimpse of the adventure that brought Richard, Mary and Rufus together—long before their opening appearance on the Chathill Station platform.
If you already know and love the characters from the full-length novel, you’ll be delighted with this behind-the-scenes peek at an earlier chapter of their lives. If this is your first introduction to the cast, How Rufus Became a Pet is also a self-contained standalone—although it just might pique your interest enough to put As the Heavens Are Higher on your TBR.

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