It is an astonishing political story, really: victory by understatement.

"You talk with him, and it is as if Canada stands before you, telling her astonishing story."

History is full of astonishing stories, and not all of them revolve around humans.

Within seconds every news agency in the world had reported the astonishing story of Christopher's resurrection.

Why should the Lady make up such an astonishing story?

"It really is an astonishing story," she told him.

In it was a faded inscription which revealed an astonishing story.

Indeed, who would not be curious about this astonishing story?

This astonishing story could only take place in a country where people are skilled on skis and in winter conditions.

I've just been finding out about an astonishing story in Russia.