Jo Mazelis Orden de los libros

This darkly gothic collection of stories explores the unsettlingborderland between reality and the supernatural.Ranging from early twentieth-century France to 1960s South Wales and contemporary Europe, Jo Mazelis singular vision and poetic language creates characters caught upinevents and feelings they do not fullyunderstandor control, giving the book itsuncannyfocus. Not all is as it seemsina world where first impressions may only conceal disguises and false trails - and there's no going back. "

The instinct to make rivals; the urge to reach out to others. These competing claims - and flawed, elusive love - are the territory of these nineteen stories. This book aims to probe our darker fantasies of power, control and revenge, in a world not far removed from Grimm's icy forests, where games are seldom innocent.

This collection of short stories showcases the talent of a prize-winning author, offering unique and captivating narratives that are sure to engage readers. Recognized for its quality, the book was shortlisted for both the Best First Book Award in the Eurasia Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Welsh Book of the Year 2003, highlighting its critical acclaim and literary significance.