<DIV>Featuring the two novellas:<p> <b>The Train Now Departing </b> and <b>When “The Mousetrap” Closes</b><p> “Full of suspense and surprise. These carefully written little gems showcase Grimes at her best.”—<b>Library Journal</b> <p> “Grimes has created a work of value here, a book that expands her art, her reputation—and possibly her audience.”—<b>The Richmond-Times Dispatch</b> <p> “Atmospheric and chilling…Grimes [exhibits] a complete mastery of emotional nuance and [a] virtuoso treatment of the grayest coloration.”—<b>The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)</b> <p> “Intelligent…Merits applause.”—<b>The Toronto Star</b> <p> “As atmospherically evocative as [an] Edward Hopper painting.”—<b>The Washington Post</b> <p> “An a cappella novella, each note strong and noncompetitive.”—<b>Los Angeles Times</b> <p> “Grimes once again demonstrates her keen eye for character. Both of these languidly paced novellas focus on middle-aged women who long for respite from their narrow, disappointing lives and find it, at least temporarily, in the company of a man…Thoughtful, compelling, even dark stories—for readers more inclined toward investigating emotions than searching for armchair adventure.”—<b>Booklist</b> </div>