'She's a Queen of Words' CAITLIN MORAN. 'One of the great lionesses of modern English literature' HARPER'S BAZAAR. 'Readable, articulate and fascinating' THE SCOTSMAN. 'Outrageously funny' DAILY EXPRESS. 'Sharp, witty, incisive' THE TIMES. 'Wise, knowing, forthright' INDEPENDENT. Reviewers have been describing Fay Weldon's inimitable voice for years. Now, here is Fay Weldon in her own words. Choosing and and introducing twenty-one of her favourite short stories written throughout her fifty year career as one of Britain's foremost novelists. Included as a bonus is a new novella, The Ted Dreams, a ghost story for the age of cyber culture, big pharma, and surveillance.

The highly acclaimed and bestselling author Fay Weldon selects her best short stories from her life at the forefront of contemporary fiction, in this retrospective of a 50-year career. Also features a brand new novella, in a beautiful hardback package, making it a great gift purchase. 'A sparkling river of wit.' "Mail On Sunday"

The acclaimed author has chosen 21 of her favourite short stories, spanning her 50-year career, for this enjoyable collection... Also included is a new novella, The Ted Dreams, a ghost story for our modern age'