Her Majesty

(Paperback, Main)

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Ali Smith, Liza Cody, Amy Prior and Helen Cross, plus fresh, unsung voices from across the UK; here are 21 majestic stories. Adventures of the spirit that illuminate the courage of ordinary people: the everyday splendor of Her Majesty. This bold, sharp-eyed anthology casts a crystalline light on contemporary lives. Modern dilemmas jostle with ancient themes: fertility, loneliness, survival. Stylish, witty stories from some of the UK s best women writers told with an energy that will dazzle and delight.

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'Indian Throw'...gently amusing; 'Girlfriend'...is crafted vividly; 'The Skirt'... is mesmerizingly peculiar. Like an album of heartfelt songs. * Pride *
Superb...The strength of this book lies in its diversity and the sense of women's lives documented and celebrated. * The Big Issue *

Author Bio

Jackie Gay was born in Birmingham in 1962. She has published one novel, Scapegrace, and has co-edited three anthologies of short stories including Hard Shoulder, which won the Raymond Williams Community Publishing Prize. She is .currently working as an artist in healthcare and community settings.