Every line tells a different story ...
A troubled young woman travels across London to end an abusive relationship. An agitated father gets lost in the city with an injured toddler. Two men - who unknowingly cross paths every day - finally meet one life-changing afternoon. A sudden death on the platform at Blackfriars sparks rumours of murder.
Underground, we are at once isolated and connected. We avoid eye contact and conversation while our lives literally intersect with those of strangers. As we stand on the tube, it becomes possible to travel far further than expected - and this sense of possibility lies at the heart of this stunning collection.
Twelve writers explore life on the London Underground through eleven short stories and one memoir, commissioned to mark the opening of the Elizabeth line.
Metro Eleanor Wasserberg, author of 'A page-turning thriller that grips the reader ... ' Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat'I devoured Darling in a couple of days; told by two unforgettable female narrators, it's ' Clare Fisher, author of All the Good Things'. Darling and Lola are both brilliant creations' Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake'. Darling and Lola are both brilliant creations' Emma Curtis, author of One Little MistakeLola doesn't particularly want a new stepmother. Especially not one who has come out of nowhere and only been with her dad for three months. And - she's not racist or anything - but since when did her dad fancy black women anyway?Darling didn't particularly want a new stepdaughter. Especially not one as spiteful and spoilt as Lola. She does want Lola's dad though. And he wants her, so that's that: Darling and Lola will just have to get used to each other.Unless Lola can find a way to get rid of Darling.
