Balcony Stories is a collection of tales about the lives of women in post-Civil War New Orleans, where the balcony was the center of social life. In these stories, Grace King shares with us the struggles of women from all walks of life, from Cajun to Creole, from rich to poor. Throughout she paints a vivid picture of her beloved New Orleans, offering a rich look into a particular place and time. Beautifully crafted and atmospheric, Balcony Stories will reward any reader.