The Oxford Book of Short Stories Viking historical fiction Anippe launches a series of

Anippe launches a series of deceptions with the help of the Hebrew midwives—women ordered by Tut to drown the sons of their own people in the Nile—in order to provide Sebak the heir he deserves and yet protect herself from the underworld gods

With an eye for the smallest of telling details – a woman applying her lipstick so “the shape of pale raspberry fits perfectly the face she knows by heart” – and a willingness to explore the most fundamental relationships and the wildest of coincidences

and laugh-out-loud essays

Through extensive research and engaging storytelling

With a novelist's love of language and eye for detail

The Oxford Book of Short Stories Viking historical fiction Anippe launches a series ofThe Oxford Book of Short Stories is a distinguished collection of short fiction selected by celebrated writer and critic V. S. Pritchett. Bringing together a wide range of voices and styles, the anthology showcases the richness and versatility of the short story form. Featuring works from classic and modern writers, the collection highlights sharp observation, strong character work, and memorable storytelling. Thoughtfully chosen and expertly