The masters of the short story form are shown at work in a variety of genres and styles in Faber Stories, a renowned series of standalone volumes. It's a pleasant evening. A few early stars are glowing in the sky on their own. She observes the dog emptying the bowl. She is confident that her daughter's heart will be broken by this puppy. With his "three teenagers, the milking, and the mortgage," Victor Deegan runs a farming family in the Wicklow countryside, and Claire Keegan's mesmerising tale transports us there.When Deegan finds a gun dog and gives it as a present to his only daughter, his wife is filled with foreboding at this seeming act of kindness. As the seasons pass, long-buried family secrets threaten to emerge. Bringing together past, present and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories is a celebratory compendium of collectable work.