Spies I Have Known and other stories Year First Published: 1995 First Published by: Cacades/Collins Educational Category: Short Stories This Edition: British first edition ISBN: 0-00-330309-8

From the book cover:

In the story "Flight" an old man watches helplessly as the last of his beloved granddaughters prepares to marry and leave the nest. 'Pleasure' deals with the snobbery and embarrassment of Brits abroad as a couple returns to a much-loved holiday resort. The ludicrous and unglamorous side of espionage is observed in 'Spies I Have Known.'

These are just three of the ten stories included in this collection. Every one shows a remarkable insight into human nature and allows small glimpses into lives and feelings through extremely strong and believable characters. I found these stories fascinating and often emotional to read. You can't help but be touched by the brief encounters with the personalities in this book.

Kate Wilson
Pupil at Elliott School, London

Through the Tunnel
Pleasure
Flight
England Versus England
To Room 19
Notes for a Case History
How I Finally Lost My Heart
An Old Woman and Her Cat
Spies I Have Known
The Story of a Non-Marrying Man