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Still Lives by Jon McGregor

A series of short stories from the acclaimed author Jon McGregor, each exploring a classical still life image in art, through which powerful and heart-rending stories emerge.

A series of short stories from the acclaimed author Jon McGregor, exploring stillness and still lives. Each story celebrates a classical still life image: a bowl of fruit, a plate of cheese, an opened door, a coffee pot. These are stories in which, seemingly, nothing is happening. And yet, through these scenes, powerful and heart-rending stories emerge.