Author: Mitsuko Nagasaki

Mum, youd best sit down. I have something staggering to tell you. Katie flopped onto the sofa beside

Theres nothing closer to heart… Barbara and her daughter got off the bus at the edge of the village.

From my pension, aside from covering the usual council tax and household bills and buying groceries at

You mustnt take what belongs to someone elseHazel was the only daughter in her family, cherished by her parents.

We were only trying to do whats best What do you mean, a music school? Mum tossed the brochure Id brought

Mum Only Meant to Help Did you hear, Junes daughter has had her second grandchild? Barbara poured more

Either Mum, or No One Helen, we should probably get another ticket to the theatre. Helen looked up from

Youre not my family anymore Mum, Ive brought Alice, Tamaras voice floated in from the hallway, making

So, let me tell you about the family story I carry close to my heart.Stage I: The Disappearance that

Trying to Pack Me Off What on earth are you wearing? Margaret gave her daughter a once-over, pausing