Funny, moving and sharply observed, these stories are confirmation of Boyd’s status as one of English fiction’s finest writers. Here are twenty-four gripping tales told in bold, distinct voices from Brazil to Africa and from Nice to Hollywood. This eclectic collection by the acclaimed author of Restless andBrazzaville Beach is a must-read for any lover of the short story. Some of the stories have previously been published in On the Yankee Station and in The Destiny of Nathalie ‘X’.
‘Probably the best short-story writer at work today’ Esquire
‘Perfect … Suffused with an understanding of love, desire and emotional incompetence’ Guardian
‘One of the best writers in English’ Sunday Telegraph
‘English fiction’s master storyteller … His stories circle intelligently around fascinating themes’ Independent on Sunday