The singing women -- The worst you ever feel -- The November story -- The miracles years of Little Fork -- Other brands of poison (first legend) -- The briefcase -- Peter Torrelli, falling apart -- Couple of lovers on a red background -- Acolyte (second legend) -- Everything we know about the bomber -- Painted ocean, painted ship -- A bird in the house (third legend) -- Exposition -- Cross -- Good Saint Anthony come around -- Suspension : April 20, 1984 -- The museum of the dearly departed.

Presents a collection of wide-ranging, evocative short stories, including several inspired by the author's family history or featuring protagonists whose lives are shaped by irony.