Montreal Stories is a first-of-a-kind collection showcasing the work of John Arthur Phillips, one of the finest short-story writers of the mid-Victorian era. Set in 1870s and 1880s Montreal, this collection is a masterpiece of Canadian social realism, offering a vivid depiction of city life during a transformative period in Canadian history. Phillips, a prominent journalist born in Liverpool, England, masterfully blends satire with authentic, gritty details of everyday life, providing readers with a unique view of the cultural and social dynamics of Victorian Montreal.