How can a girl possibly have married a lion? How can a man have a tree growing out of his head?
And how can a woman have children made of wax?
The stories in this collection make these questions seem simple, everyday ones – then deftly supplies simple, everyday answers.
Surprising and humorous, these beautifully rendered tales demonstrate Mc Call Smith’s renowned storytelling skills.
Om författaren
Alexander Mc Call Smith is the author of over fifty books, including the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series of novels and several collections of short stories, including The Girl Who Married a Lion and Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations. Many of his books have become bestsellers throughout the world and he has received numerous awards for his writing, including the British Book Awards Author of the Year Award in 2004 and a CBE for Services to Literature in 2007. He lives in Scotland.