Blimey. Now that Really Is Grim. She took things to another level, your Mum.

This was such a sublime read, Elizabeth. I'm probably not meant to say that about a story with such a sad middle (I'm so very sorry you didn't get to have a funeral for your Dad and that you heard the news so late).

I adored the humour you wove into this and I didn't scroll or speed read at all. I was gripped throughout. Such a masterful piece of writing. I LOVED it.