These Stories paint a portrait of a magical realist world that is both chaotic and corrupt.
The teenage girl in Skipping Stones is troubled by her father\'s second marriage, resulting in an existential crisis..
The soldier in A Soldier\'s Lament refuses to order the execution of an enemy combatant with whom he has fallen in love.
The husband in Others is haunted by a picture from the sixteenth century that has seemingly come to life and threatens to destroy his marriage.
In Blister a young widow remains faithful to her wedding vows even after her husband\'s deception is revealed.
These Stories paint a portrait of a magical realist world that is both chaotic and corrupt