by PaulineMelville (Author)
Souls are on the move in this collection of short stories. One South American president takes a sentimental astral journey round the scenes of his ruthless rise to power before being buried by an ungrateful nation; while a discerning parrot tours world cultures and learns about Christianity.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 253
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 16 Apr 1998
ISBN 10: 0747536759
ISBN 13: 9780747536758
Book Overview: Pauline Melville's first book, Shape-Shifter , won the Guardian fiction Prize, the Macmillan Silver Pen Award and the Commonwealth Writer's Prize for best first book.