A trove of short story delights, from the beloved author who has single-handedly revitalized the short story (Los Angeles Times). In this wickedly entertaining collection of short stories, Laurie Colwin--author of Home Cooking and Happy All the Time--lets loose, probing further the themes that have preoccupied her for her entire career. Across these thirteen tales are stories about love and romance, about growth and change, and about the complications of being human. Marked by the same wit and compassion that define all of her writing, The Lone Pilgrim showcases Colwin at her very best.