In this book , Alan Ayckbourn charts the decline of a large family business. The Strattons are big in transport and leisure centres; but they have spawned two hopeless sons, and family and then the recession hits them. Gerry Stratton has arranged a party at the family's favourite restaurant to celebrate his wife's 54th birthday; roving son Glyn has patched up his failing marriage with Stephanie to please his parents, and home-boy Adam has brought along his new girl, Maureen. The rest of the play is set around different tables in this same Mediterranean retreat.
- ISBN10 0571169902
- ISBN13 9780571169900
- Publish Date 28 June 1993
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 January 1998
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Faber & Faber
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 98
- Language English