The Stories of Jane Gardam -- Jane Gardam

From the inimitable Jane Gardam, whose <i>Old Filth</i> trilogy cemented her status as one of England's greatest living novelists, comes a collection of short stories that showcase her subversive wit, gentle humor, and insight into the human condition. Gardam's versatility is on full display, while her sublime grasp of language and powers of observation remain as provocative as ever.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Jane Gardam<br><b>Publisher:</b> Europa Editions<br><b>Published:</b> 06/03/2014<br><b>Pages:</b> 336<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.65lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.40h x 5.90w x 1.70d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781609451998<br><b>Age Range:</b> 18-UP<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 04/15/2014<br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 04/21/2014<br><i>New Yorker (The)</i> 07/28/2014 pg. 75<br><i>New York Times Book Review</i> 08/03/2014 pg. 10<br><i>New York Times Book Review</i> 08/10/2014 pg. 26<br><i>Kirkus Best Fiction</i> 11/15/2014 pg. 20<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Jane Gardam is the only author to have twice been awarded Britain's prestigious Costa (formerly Whitbread) Award for Best Novel. She was also a Booker prize finalist. Her novel <i>The Man in the Wooden Hat</i> was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times book prize and <i>Old Filth</i> was a finalist for the Orange Prize and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. She lives in the south of England.</p>