Author(s): Maxine Alterio

New Zealand Non-fiction

A renowned violinist comes home to a bittersweet family wedding... Lotto saves the day on an aeroplane bound for disaster... Competition mania grips a neglected wife whose husband 'comes out'... A tutu-clad stalker on a unicycle blurs the line between fantasy and reality... Edgy but compassionate, these stories show a keen insight into human foibles as Maxine Alterio describes the idiosyncrasies of her often quirky, always memorable characters. Suffused with wit, gentle irony and the intrigues of love and loss, this lively collection from an accomplished storyteller will leave you wanting more.