"The blue-eyed charmer William Trevor - the master of fascinating stories - put all his strength and successful humorous irony into his book "Strolling Bachelors". The book consists of several beautifully woven stories about the streets of London, where the heroes are looking for love, comfort and the meaning of life. The author's excellent poetic style and his ability to emphasize the paradoxical moments of life make every page of the book extraordinary. "The Bachelors" is not only a collection of stories, but a kind of psychological portrait of modern society and a reflection of the eternal themes of love, devotion and loss. This book will enchant you with its inner depth and excitement stories about ordinary, but unusual heroes of London."