Tucked away in the back streets of Wimbledon, my brothers and I were brought up by my mother who struggled to raise us and hold down a job at the same time. It took its toll. She is gone now but this is a tribute to a quiet, selfless woman who is missed every day.

These three inter-linked short stories, highlight memories in the early sixties.

An engineer returns to Hong Kong after many years away, to learn about health and safety at a site where some high rise buildings in the commercial district are being demolished, buildings that have similar fire damage, something that people are reluctant to talk about.

Two men, who can barely stand each other, set out on a road trip from England to Béziers in the South of France. It is a journey of love, fulfilment and ultimately, one of closure.