Classic English Short Stories 1930-1955

Derek Hudson was a critic, reviewer and publisher

• Editor's Note ; Acknowledgements ; Introduction ; 1. The Kite ; 2. The Duchess and the Jeweller ; 3. The Little Willow ; 4. The Hostage ; 5. Sealskin Trousers ; 6. The Voice ; 7. Ever Such a Nice Boy ; 8. On Guard ; 9. The Basement Room ; 10. The Woman Who Had Imagination ; 11. Local Boy Makes Good ; 12. The Sacred and the Profane ; 13. The Vertical Ladder ; 14. Man About the House ; 15. Mr. Minnenick ; 16. The Putting Away of Uncle Quaggin ; 17. Maria ; 18. The Dearly Beloved of Benjamin Cobb ; 19. A Dream of Winter

represents most of the best qualities to be found in this genre in England