Fifteen vivid stories set in Europe and Mansfields native New Zealand populate this selection of tales inspired by the complex nature of the human condition. The author delivers an insightful look at modern behavior postWorld War I. The Garden Party and Other Stories features multiple tales highlighting the highs and lows of contemporary life. The title story The Garden Party centers on a wealthy young woman struggling with the concept of mortality while The Daughters of the Late Colonel follows two sisters debating their livelihood after their fathers death. These stories present bold questions and internal conflicts that profoundly affect each character. This selection is an enduring part of Katherine Mansfields legacy. Written during her final years The Garden Party and Other Stories is one of her most viable and celebrated works. Its a delightful collection of short stories fueled by the intricacies of human nature. With an eyecatching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of The Garden Party and Other Stories is both modern and readable.