International money: A collection of essays

by Charles P. Kindleberger

Hell's demons, Satan included, have decided that maybe their bit of Hell should celebrate the holidays. Not Christmas, mind you, because that would be wrong. But they'd like something sparkly, shiny and flame-resistant for November and December. (Since the shops are decorating so early year after year.) So, Damon the demon, aptly named because it seems that most demons are named Damon, is sent in search of the perfect holiday (but not Christmas) decorator. He found Holly. Holly Boughs, so named because her mother loved the holidays, is in line for this year's prestigious Best Store Window Award. They're looking for the best of the best of the best. (Sir!) She's decorated her fanny off, put on the finishing touches, and is ready for anything--except being kidnapped, dragged to Hell and told to do it all over again. Without anything melting. Um, yeah.

341 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Economic historian. More at Wikipedia