Desire

Edited by high profile arts and literature journalist Mariella Frostrup.One of ten special reissues for HoZ's anniversary: handsome flexi-bound editions with foil detailing and specially commissioned cover illustration.HoZ's bestselling anthology series has sold 250,000 copies across all formats.MARKET: Sarah Waters; short story readers.Mariella Frostrup is one of the UK's leading journalists, broadcasters and critics. She was the presenter of Open Book on Radio 4 for eighteen years before moving to Times Radio, and has judged the Booker Prize. The Erotic Review is the iconic magazine devoted to two things: great writing and sex.A special reissue from Head of Zeus's bestselling anthology series of 100 of literature's sexiest stories, chosen by Mariella Frostrup and the Erotic Review. Strict mistresses, naughty maids, handsome gardeners and disarming strangers; literature is awash with love, sex and desire. This collection brings together 100 of the best examples, hand-picked by Mariella Frostrup and the Erotic Review. From romance and seduction to downright dirty deeds, here are prize-winners, bestsellers and rising stars, each of whom prove that when it comes to the bedroom, a little fiction goes a long way. So whether you're looking for love, lust or something in between, this gorgeous anthology is the perfect gift... or bedside companion. Reviews for Desire: 'A veritable Milk Tray of titillating tales' THE TIMES 'Frostrup has brought a fresh eye to amorous fiction' THE TELEGRAPH 'The perfect bedside companion' Best MagazineA special edition of literature's 100 sexiest stories, chosen by Mariella Frostrup and the Erotic Review.Mariella Frostrup is one of the UK's leading journalists, broadcasters and critics. She was the presenter of Open Book on Radio 4 for eighteen years before moving to Times Radio, and has judged the Booker Prize. The Erotic Review is the iconic magazine devoted to two things: great writing and sex.A veritable Milk Tray of titillating tales, which quickly kicks off with stories of bedhopping, longing, affairs, orgies, smut and filth... no one can criticise this collection for a narrow range of desire'A hefty great volume... Frostrup has brought a fresh eye to amorous fiction... A quick perusal of Desire's contents reveals an admirably broad range of sexual expression'Frostrup has always managed to combine cleverness with sexinessThe perfect bedside companionTo inspire new erotic writers, Frostrup has edited Desire: 100 of Literature's Sexiest Stories, pulling together some of the raciest lines in historyThe stories are well chosen from a variety of sources, not just from the romantic genre but literary and historical fiction as well... A really enjoyable collection'[This will be] eagerly welcomed by bookworms who like their reading material to venture between the sheets. Forget EL James, though: these saucy stories are generally well written