First published 1995
This collection brings together sixteen stories from celebrated British authors who contributed their work to support the National AIDS Trust. Jeffrey Archer leads with the title story "A La Carte," followed by tales from Richard Adams, Ruth Rendell, William Trevor, and others. Each writer offers a different perspective and style, from Deborah Moggach's "Lucky Dip" to Maeve Binchy's "Recipe for Victory." The stories span genres and moods, united by their charitable purpose. HRH Diana, Princess of Wales provides the foreword, while Auberon Waugh introduces the collection. The anthology showcases how literature can serve humanitarian causes, with each author's distinct voice contributing to a greater mission of awareness and support.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, anthologies, 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology, charity, short-stories
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
181 pages · Paperback · Reed Consumer Books