Gerwyn is a little man in all respects, short, quiet, unambitious and a great worrier. All he wants in life is an upgrade in his job that will bring in a little more money for his family. However, he was an unlucky man and was plagued by many occurrences, some trivial others that changed his life dramatically. The novel opens with arrogant Jonathan Pallet quarreling with his flirtatious wife, Lynwen, after the previous night s gathering at the golf...