Maeve Binchy is one of the world's best loved story tellers. This collection from Australia and around the world gives us stories that are sad and happy, thoughtful and humourous, but always abounding with the author's trade mark generosity of spirit. Families, friends, lovers and the lonely, all are drawn with affection and wisdom. Elsa makes a Christmas wish at the Statue of Liberty which comes true in a most unexpected way. Amy opts for the simple life when Dan bites off more than he can chew