Author:Stella Gibbons,Alexander McCall-Smith
Indulge in a feel-good collection of stories from the author of Cold Comfort Farm.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH
The title story tells of a typical Christmas at the farm before the coming of Flora Poste. It is a parody of the worst sort of family Christmas: Adam Lambsbreath dresses up as Father Christmas in two of Judith's red shawls. There are unsuitable presents, unpleasant insertions into the pudding and Aunt Ada Doom orders Amos to carve the turkey, adding: 'Ay, would it were a vulture, 'twere more fitting!'
'Stella Gibbons is the Jane Austen of the 20th century' Lynne Truss, author of the Constable Twitten series.
Stella Gibbons is the Jane Austen of the 20th century
—— Lynne TrussA biting, witty tale of inappropriate presents and family traditions that fans of the original Cold Comfort Farm will love
—— Good HousekeepingOddly comforting and amusing collection
—— Independent on SundayDon't ask questions: just enjoy...Exhilarating
—— GuardianA wildly, wonderfully optimistic collection
—— Times Literary SupplementPerfectly captures the craziness of life in Israel today
—— ObserverOne of the most important writers alive...Enchantingly witty
—— Clive JamesA supremely crafted collection
—— Big IssueEtgar Keret's extraordinary imagination sets the reader free from slogans and headlines
—— Linda GrantOpen this book and read
—— Neal StephensonA blinding display of mischievous wit and excruciating humour
—— UncutOne of the greatest short story writers alive
—— Ben Rice