sex, scandals and sweetheartsIn 19th century Boston, a handsome young tutor finds himself the object of more attention than he can comfortably handle. In post-World War Two Japan, a retired serviceman looks back on his forbidden love for a fellow pilot. In Miami, a gay detective pits his wits against a cunning fraudster. And a harassed career woman discovers that all manner of mishaps can befall you if you neglect to brush your teeth...This collection of 18 short stories, by turns humorous, poignant and chilling, explores the lives and loves of an unforgettable cast of characters as they search for acceptance in a world that doesn't always understand them.