On Becoming a Fairy Godmother - Softcover

Maitland, Sara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190455900X ISBN 13: 9781904559009

Publisher: Arcadia Books Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

A collection of short stories breathing new life into old legends and bringing the magic of myth back into modern women's lives. What became of Helen of Troy, Guinevere and Maid Marion? Fifteen new `fairy tales' include an encounter with a mermaid, an erotic adventure with a mysterious stranger, the story of a woman who learns to fly, and of another who transforms herself into a real fairy godmother.

About this title

About the Author:

Sara Maitland is an acclaimed writer who won the Somerset Maugham Award with her first novel; she is the author of five further novels and five collections of short stories. She lives in Scotland.

Review:

'Funny, surreal tales ... magic and mystery' Guardian 'These tales insistently fill the vision' TLS 'Stay curious. Read Maitland. Take off' Spectator 'These stories sparkle with inventiveness and fun ... she is mistress of the unexpected' Mslexia 'Flamboyant and very funny ... the quality of the prose is impeccable ... richly allusive and satisying' Church Times 'Lovely, funny, original stories, beautifully written ... taking a swipe at history and its related mythology from unconventional points of view' Historical Novels Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 190455900X
• ISBN 13: 9781904559009
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 236