The short stories in this collection first appeared in 1851-9 and all reflect Mrs Gaskell's response to the confusion and distress caused by intolerance and lack of understanding. With the exception of "Mr Harrison's Confessions", the stories first appeared in volume form in "Round the Sofa". Edgar Wright is also the editor of Mrs Gaskell's "Mary Barton" in the World's classics series.
- ISBN10 140680911X
- ISBN13 9781406809114
- Publish Date 8 November 2006 (first published 21 November 1985)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Imprint Echo Library
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 140
- Language English