Here in New England: Unforgettable Stories of People, Places, and Memories That Connect Us All. Nature_Gift_Guide **Longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize

**Longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book**

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Here in New England: Unforgettable Stories of People, Places, and Memories That Connect Us All. Nature_Gift_Guide **Longlisted for the McIlvanney PrizeFrom the time he published his first story in Yankee in 1979 to the day he retired as its editor in 2025, Mel Allens writing has captured the unique essence of New Englands and the people who call it home. Here for the first time, Allen has collected 45 of his favorite pieces, adding intimate new introductions and postscripts to put them in context. The feel and flavor of New England lives within the covers of this engaging collection