A shy chanteuse and single mum puts more passion into a date with a wealthy Tartar. Does she succeed? Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more

Two tales demonstrate that it doesn't pay to worship either the mirror - or an esteemed man of letters. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more

A husband does little while his wife works. The neighbours laugh – but a remarkable ‘change’ then comes. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more