Earth, Thy Great Exchequer, Ready Lies

''A major talent'' Hilary MantelShortlisted for the Edge Hill Short Story PrizeWhether seeking knowledge, riches, or a better life, the characters in these stories are united by a quest for lasting value, as they ask how we should treat our world, our work, our selves, and each other. A vainglorious mine owner dreams of harnessing all of nature to the machinery of commerce. Two ladies of a certain...