Presents a collection of humorous stories, including "The Truth about George, " "Ukridge's Dog College, " "The Coming of Gowf, " "The Purity of the Turf, " and "A Slice of Life."

With her husband serving in a war overseas, Cass endeavors to raise their three small children in the midst of an apocalypse, complete with natural disasters and societal unrest, first in their home in the city and later evacuating to her mother-in-law's country house and then, to a commune on the coast.

"As far as hidden talents go, Delphinium Hayes is blessed with one of the more unique ones. With the slightest passing whiff, she knows someone's most admirable or weediest characteristic. This peculiar perception never fails to give her an advantage in life--until she meets two men who turn her world upside down. Mason McCormack has agreed to help her with a group of seniors who have taken over her flower shop as their hangout. But his assistance...