Presents a volume of nine stories that reflects the use of different styles and structures, including a recreation of the tale of Abelard and Heloise during the 1918 New York flu epidemic, and the experiences of a group of war correspondents in France.

Short stories.

Lucky chow fun -- L. DeBard and Aliette -- Majorette -- Blythe -- Wife of the dictator -- Watershed -- Sir Fleeting -- Fugue -- Delicate edible birds.