A city much celebrated for its culture of resistance and community Bristol has fostered a progressive attitude amongst its people. Located close enough to the capital to stay on top of trends but remaining small enough to keep independent and inspire connection its voice is loud and singular. But since the regeneration of the harbourside and years of private development in the centre its also a divided city with a fifth of its children being reported as living in lowincome families.amp160From the elusive angel who turns up at a stagnant cafamp233eacute along the Malago River to the witch trying to expel a spirit from her granddaughter at their home on Dundry Hill the stories gathered in this anthology lean into the understated magic of Bristol and maintain an air of mystery that will leave readers wondering who exactly makes up this city and how they stay so powerful.