Riding The Tiger

A rich mix of stories, Riding the Tiger features many memorable characters whose adventures are recounted with perception and wry humour. From the formidable Mrs Bridger's arrival at a run-down jewellery shop to hapless Vladimir Chernikov's secret mission to the Caucasus Mountains, each story unfolds in a pleasing variation of era and location. Reflecting many facets of human behaviour - love, friendship, ambition, murder - Riding the Tiger is a compelling short story collection of rare originality.