For all those who have ever been curious about their neighbours...
Things are not as they first appear in these 17 well observed tales of everyday life, ranging from the dark to the humorous.
A rich cast of characters includes a man incarcerated by his own rubbish; an inventor aiming high with unintended consequences; a cook with a secret; a woman who will do anything to hang on to her privileged lifestyle; and some feisty ladies who don't always play by everyone else's rules. Not forgetting a cat who is almost human...