How can a girl possibly have married a lion? How can a man have a tress 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 McCall Smith's renowned storytelling skills.
- ISBN10 1841956570
- ISBN13 9781841956572
- Publish Date 7 July 2005 (first published 1 January 2004)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 July 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Canongate Books
- Edition Main
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English