The Rewards of Industry: In China a child uses chess to gain his fathers approval

The Demon Pope: An unholy man is elected to the highest Catholic office

Madam Lucifer: A classic Faustian tale set against a game of chess

Richard Garnett - A Short Story Collection: Esteemed biographer, librarian and translator whose wealth of experience bled into his writing

The Three Palaces: A couple is offered three choices in this allegorical tale

The Top 10 Short Stories - English Authors of the West Midlands: The top ten Short Stories of all time written by English authors born in the West Midlands

Fables for Adults: Anyone who keeps learning stays young

The Devil Knows Best - A Short Story Collection: The Devil offers many things and in return takes everything.

Short Stories Set in Italy – The English Language in a Foreign Land: Set upon even the most beautiful of backgrounds can lie the darkest secrets