Freda Dowie

The lives of an English working-class family are told out of order in a free-associative manner. The first part, "Distant Voices", focuses on the father's role in the family. The second part, "Still Lives", focuses on his children.

Eunice searches for Judith, her love, at highway gas stations. Her dangerous behavior frightens cashiers. Miriam, a hard-of-hearing woman, befriends her and joins the search, trying to reform Eunice but falling into darkness herself.

Jessica, raised in a fanatical cult, endures brainwashing until her forbidden relationship with Melanie opens her eyes. They face cruel treatment for their 'unnatural' bond, but Jessica's spirit overcomes the oppressive teachings.

A girl named Alice falls down a rabbit-hole and wanders into the strange Wonderland.

A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story set in the Cotswolds during and immediately after the First World War.