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EnglishWhat Is the Six-Book Short Story Collection by Mike Harding?
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Mike Harding's six-book short story collection is a series of themed tale collections sold through his official website, mikeharding.co.uk. Sahib Stories is the fourth volume, and the first 250 copies of each book in the series are offered as signed, limited editions exclusively through the site's Online Store.
What the Collection Is
The series is described on the site as "a collection of six books of tales, each with a separate theme." Each volume stands on its own with its own subject matter, rather than continuing one story across six books. The books are sold directly through the website rather than through general retail, and the signed limited editions are tied specifically to the first 250 copies of each title.
Where Sahib Stories Fits
Sahib Stories is volume four. Its theme is travel and the people Harding has met along the way. According to the site, the stories were "inspired by places and people I met along the way," drawing on his travels through much of the world.
The settings are spread across several countries:
| Story | Setting |
|---|---|
| "The Cowardly Barber" | France and Germany |
| "A Sahib Story" | Nepal |
| "Moscow Riley" | (story bones credited to Michael Vaughan of West Clare) |
| Remaining stories | USA, Ireland, Pakistan, Nepal |
The site also notes real people woven into the tales: a Navajo man named Maurice Chee lent his name to a guide in a story set in one of America's Redstone Parks, and the late folk singer Wizz Jones appears in a story about busking in France.
Availability and How to Buy
Sahib Stories was scheduled for publication on November 5th and was available to pre-order from the Online Store at the time the site text was written. Purchases go through the site's checkout page.
Two conditions matter if you want the collectible version:
- Signed limited edition: only the first 250 copies of each book in the series carry this status, so earlier ordering improves your chance of getting one.
- Exclusivity: the signed editions are available only from mikeharding.co.uk, not from other sellers.
The site does not state prices, shipping terms, or whether the limited editions had sold out, so check the Online Store listing for current status before ordering.
Who This Is For
This collection suits readers who want short, self-contained stories with a travel theme and an interest in Harding's broader career as a singer, songwriter, comedian, author, poet, and broadcaster. If you are specifically after the signed edition, treat the 250-copy limit as the deciding factor and order as early as possible.