Quite a mixed lot, some about supernatural events (maybe), some historical anecdotes, a love story that was used to pad out Cranford when it was filmed for TV and a few that read like Sunday school material, all about little girls learning their duties to be good, patient, obedient wives. These I found very treacly and preachy, but even they show off her great insight into human behaviour. Her characters are so very real and individual, and share a family life that feels genuine. ( )