New York: Random House, (1987) dj. Hardcover first edition - A collection of twelve new stories by this Canadian author, all set in her adopted home town of Paris - stories in which she brings to life a wide range of characters, from squabling writers to scheming art dealers, hangers-on, and also bewildered parents. In addition to living in Paris since the 50s, Gallant was the winner of the Prix Athanese-David from the government of her native province of Quebec. 196 pp. ISBN: -394545117.