How can a girl possibly have married a lion? How can a man have a tress growing out of his head? And how can a woman have children made of wax? The stories in this collection make these questions seem simple, everyday ones—then deftly supplies simple, everyday answers. Surprising and humorous, these beautifully rendered tales demonstrate McCall Smith's renowned storytelling skills.
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From the bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
"Savour alone or with your children"
Scotsman
A girl marrying a lion? A beautiful woman who is really a leopard? A tree that can feed a family?
Let bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith whisk you off to a place where magic is ordinary and bizarre things happen everyday, in this weird, wonderful and sometimes very funny celebration of African folk tales.
"A collection of charm and tenderness"
Daily Telegraph
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