The Possession of Amber

by Nicholas Jose

A number of short stories. Central to this story collection is a series of brilliantly evocative episodes circling the Mediterranean from southern Europe to Tunisia, Alexandria and Cairo. These are elegant and subtly powerful stories, flickering with emotional tension as the unexpected twists of fortune are unravelled. A Clean Place in Cairo; Harold in Italy; The Grand Nay; Coogee Spring; Stone's Throw; Beer and Wine; Troubadours; Mohsen Ben Dris; Cafe Children; Tunisian Nights; The Possession of Amber; Dear R.; Outstretched Wings and Orient Light; In Chinese; The Mares; Within the Hedge.

285 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Born Robert Nicholas Jose in London, England, to Australian parents, Nicholas Jose grew up mostly in Adelaide, South Australia. He was educated at the Australian National University and Oxford University. He has traveled extensively, particularly in China, where he worked from 1986 to 1990. He was President of Sydney PEN from 2002 to 2005 and currently holds the Chair of Creative Writing at the University of Adelaide.

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