Lanagan, Margo

A collection of ten short stories of unusual people, places, and events, including reimagined classic tales and original works, most of which were previously published.

On remote Rollrock Island, men go to sea to make their livings--and to catch their wives. The witch Misskaella knows the way of drawing a girl from the heart of a seal, of luring the beauty out of the beast.

Ten stories explore the meaning of life and humanity, including "Mouse maker," Daughter of the Clay," and "Winkie.".

A collection of ten short stories about the supernatural and interpersonal relationships written by Australian author Margo Lanagan.

Presents ten short stories, both dark and hopeful, that journey into the past, the future, and altered versions of the present.

"On remote Rollrock Island, men go to sea to make their livings--and to catch their wives. The witch Misskaella knows the way of drawing a girl from the heart of a seal, ofluring the beauty out of the beast, and for a price a man may buy himself a lovely sea-wife."--Provided by publisher.

Provides glimpses of the dark side of civilization and the beauty of the human spirit through ten short stories that explore significant moments in people's lives, events leading to them, and their consequences.

A young woman who has endured unspeakable cruelties is magically granted a safe haven apart from the real world and allowed to raise her two daughters there, until the barrier between the two worlds begins to break down.

A collection of ten short stories of unusual people, places, and events, including reimagined classic tales and original works, most of which were previously published.