Written over the course of many years, these stories vary widely in subject matter, time period, and style of narration, with settings that range from contemporary New York to nineteenth-century France. With introspective themes of love, loss, truth, and redemption, this thought provoking collection is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the particular art of the short story.

"Manhattan Madonna And Other Stories" balances people, place, and plot with memorable characters and surprising twists. A man who doesn't believe in ghosts has a revealing spectral encounter in his local cemetery. An...