Listening In (Gripping short stories about women based on Jenny Eclair's Radio 4 series, Little Lifetimes) - Jenny Eclair

In this addictive short story collection, twenty-four very different women reach a pivotal moment in their lives.A widow is liberated by a new job, but keeps it secret from her family. A date in suburbia has dramatic results. A seamstress takes revenge on an unsuspecting customer, while in France, a mother is promised ''fantastic news'' - and lets her imagination run away with her. With each story, Jenny Eclair introduces a fascinating new character. And behind each woman lies a gripping tale - of betrayal, of love, of hope and defiance. Funny, heart-breaking, inspiring - and packed with wicked one liners - this wonderful collection shows Jenny Eclair''s exceptional talent for observation at its very best.