"A masterful collection of stories that plumb the depths of everyday life to reveal the shifting tides and hidden undercurrents of ordinary relationships. In each of these twelve stories, small events have huge consequences."--

After the funeral -- Dido's lament --

The

bunty club -- My mother's wedding -- Funny little snake -- Men -- Cecilia awakened -- Old friends -- Children at chess --

The

other one -- Mia -- Coda --

Acknowledgements