This sparkling collection of stories from one of the Caribbean's foremost cultural activists is full of surprises, both in style and intent. The stories are set in Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, St Lucia - and Dominica, the author's birthplace. Characters and plots have a compelling intimacy and warmth that reflect the tragedies and triumphs of the region. The author, Alwin Bully, is from Dominica and is known throughout the Caribbean for his wide-ranging talents as a cultural activist.