Cambridge English Readers is an exciting new series of original fiction, specially written for learners of English. Graded into six levels - from elementary to advanced - the stories in this series provide easy and enjoyable reading on a wide range of contemporary topics and themes. The Ironing Man is a fairy tale for adults. Having moved to a small village in the country with her partner Tom, Marina finds herself isolated and bored while Tom's at work. She wishes she had someone to do housework for her. To her surprise her wish comes true, and so do two further wishes, which have a lasting effect on her and her partner and their relationship.