Groff follows up The Monsters of Templeton with this innovative and beautifully written collection that covers a wide swath of humanity, from east coast resort towns, to the early 20th century flu epidemic, to WWII Europe.

Lucky chow fun -- L. DeBard and Aliette -- Majorette -- Blythe -- Wife of the dictator -- Watershed -- Sir Fleeting -- Fugue -- Delicate edible birds.