Something Drastic

Lenore Rutland's boyfriend of nearly eight years dumps her on Boxing Day and sneaks off to Florida. Why? she�d like to know. In hilarious yet touching letters that he never answers, Lenore makes excuses for him while recounting her adventures -- adventures she couldn't have had with him around.

She babysits two lapdogs while their maman serves on a murder jury, and becomes friends with a vibrant collection of feminists, firemen, and amateur musical theatre stars. By the next Boxing Day, Lenore's world has grown rich and strange and her mended heart is stronger than ever.

Lenore Rutland's boyfriend of nearly eight years dumps her on Boxing Day and sneaks off to Florida. Why? she�d like to know. In hilarious yet touching letters that he never answers, Lenore makes excuses for him while recounting her adventures -- adventures she couldn't have had with him around.

She babysits two lapdogs while their maman serves on a murder jury, and becomes friends with a vibrant collection of feminists, firemen, and amateur musical theatre stars. By the next Boxing Day, Lenore's world has grown rich and strange and her mended heart is stronger than ever.