num_pages: 255
description: In each of these elegant and mesmerizing stories, Kim Edwards explores the lives of those who exist on the fringes of society--a fire-eater, an American and his Korean war bride, a juggler and a trapeze artist. Spanning several generations and transporting us to exotic locations in Europe, Asia, and America, this wise and exquisite story collection marks the debut of a gifted new voice in literature.
language: English
title: The Secrets of a Fire King
titlecomplete: The Secrets of a Fire King
genres: Literary Fiction, Unfinished, Anthologies, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Short Stories, Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary, Short Story Collection
ratings_count: 2215
publisher: Penguin Norton