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A master of contemporary fiction returns with a first-rate collection of short stories. This is classic Ford, in miniature. In narratives that reflect on our own lives, he explores the complexities of the human heart and the meaning of marriage. Infidelity is a central theme here, and stories like "Reunion" and "Abyss" reveal the disillusionment that can occur once the excitement of an affair begins to fade. "Dominion," a penetrating look at a woman on the verge of divorce, disturbs even as it illuminates. The author's style here is subtle, his insights remarkable. Melancholy, richly detailed and true, this expert selection of stories is sure to satisfy Ford fans until his next novel.