Description

A new collection of A. A. Milne’s short stories for grown-ups. Gathered in full for the first time, they include several never published before. They show Milne’s renowned charm, concision and whimsical flair in all their brilliance.

He paints memorable scenes – from a children’s birthday party, to an accidental encounter with murder, and a case of blackmail – often with an unexpected twist. But he also deals in poignancy, from the girl who pulls the wool over her boyfriend’s eyes, to a first dance and first disappointment or family reunion and domestic dissonance.

Beguiling and evocative, Milne’s thought-provoking stories for adults will make you see his works for children in a whole new light.

Publisher Review

'Entertainment can be guaranteed' Times Literary Supplement 'His peerless dialogue has its roots in his playwriting career... [he has] extraordinary ease and range' Guardian 'Well crafted and charming, with an occasional satiric bite' New York Times