Product Description
Shena Mackay, one of the very best short story writers in the world, has written thirteen brilliant new stories. This collection also contains twenty-three more from her previous collections, making
The Atmospheric Railway a delight for existing admirers and newcomers alike.
About the Author
Shena Mackay was born in Edinburgh. She is the author of four previous collections of stories - Babies in Rhinestones, Dreams of Dead Women's Handbags, The Laughing Academy and The World's Smallest Unicorn. Her novels include Dunedin, The Orchard on Fire (which was shortlisted for the 1996 Booker Prize), The Artist's Widow and Heligoland (which was shortlisted for the 2003 Orange Prize).