Product Description

Stylish, witty stories from women writers told with an energy that will dazzle and delight

This bold, sharp-eyed anthology casts a crystalline light on contemporary lives. Aligning modern dilemmas with ancient themes--such as fertility, loneliness, and survival--Ali Smith, Liza Cody, Amy Prior, Helen Cross, and many more fresh, unsung voices present 21 majestic stories that illuminate the courage of everyday people. There's Melody, more of a tart than a sophisticate, who escapes to sunshine with her teacher's baby; an unlikely wedding breakfast--shared peaches by the roadside on a bright June morning; two African sisters who are displaced to a "little England" boarding school; and a teenage boy who catches sight of love while tending his grandmother's garden, among others. Celebrate adventures of the spirit with the everyday splendor of "Her Majesty."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2539079 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .56 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

The Bookseller, January 25, 2002
It seems the short story is on the rise; the ones I read of these were excellent.

The Big Issue, April 29 - May 5, 2002
Superb...The strength of this book lies in its diversity and the sense of women's lives documented and celebrated.

Mslexia, Spring/Summer 2002
The very good Tindal Street Press anthology 'Her Majesty' contains some beautifully written and challenging stories...[with] dizzying scope.