
Is it true, as
Momus
suggests, that there are "few tales which would not be improved by the
addition of the phrase 'suddenly, a shot rang out'"? Decide for
yourself as we alter the opening lines of . . .
CORELLI'S MANDOLIN by
Louis de BernieresDr Iannis had enjoyed a satisfactory day in which none of his patients had died or got any worse. Suddenly, a shot rang out.