Product Description In this exciting collection of short stories the storyteller and the poet are at one as John Montague explores some of the many forms, mysteries and stages of life and love through the seven ages of man. Carefully and lovingly, he unwraps his gift to the reader, gradually revealing a world of innocence and prejudice, of chastity and incest, of tenderness and desire. Review A captivating and provocative read. RT Guide His way with words is masterly. Irish Independent