The Far Forests: Tales of Romance, Fantasy, and Suspense — Joan Aiken

A collection of short stories, including: Lodging for the Night / Postman's Knock / As Gay As Cheese / Furry Night / Five Green Moons / Sultan's Splash / The Far Forests / The Story About Caruso / The Rented Swan / Safe and Soundproof / Cricket / Our Feathered Friends / The Man Who Had Seen the Rope Trick / The Cold Flame / A Taxi to Solitude.