The Dance Settee and Other Stories

Introducing a range of characters and themes, from childhood to old age, from family loyalties to communication breakdowns, and from loss to love and freedom, her stories buzz with insouciant humour as characters address contemporary dilemmas and classic situations. With settings ranging from Britain to Spain, to Greece and the United States, this is a cosmopolitan and engaging collection. Thomass ability to capture the smallest detail with characteristic humour and bite make her stories a joy to read.