An Alley of Flashing Spears and other stories

This collection of short stories showcases a sharp psychological penetration, pure romance, and a unique portrayal of life. Some stories featured in this volume are «An Alley of Flashing Spears,» the story of an Irish labor head torn between love and public duty, «Treachery,» the tale of the puzzle in which a murderer's wife was placed, «The Master of Raymond Lully,» wherein a reporter remarkably unravels the mystery of a fake «prophet,» «Executive Session,» in which a rebel clerk threatens his boss with a gun, «The Happy Townland,» the ironic story of a businessman who had forever desired of living in the country, and other delightful stories.