The Pets We Have Killed (Paperback)

Paperback. Past. Present. Future. In 1959 a schoolgirl is caught in the rivalry between two male teachers. In 1982 a New Zealander in her thirties is introduced to a snake in San Diego. In 2075 a government official drafts a summary of the first stage in NZs new-style elections. These eighteen stories mark Barbara Elses return to fiction for adults. They are notable for their range in genre and tone, from realism to science fiction and fantasy, from subversive humour and sharp satire to thoughtful and humane contemplation of the human condition. Many are about romantic relationships fresh and new, would-be, or long-gone. With Barbaras trademark wit, all demonstrate how the problems women face change little as time passes Past. Present. Future. These eighteen stories mark Barbara Elses return to fiction for adults. They are notable for their range in genre and tone, from realism to science fiction and fantasy, from subversive humour and sharp satire to thoughtful and humane contemplation of the human condition. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…