Lord Trivett's ordinarily bland lifestyle is sent into a tailspin when, out of the blue, he finds himself the subject of a scandalous (and, as far as he is concerned, risible) accusation. The initial litany of humiliations, ranging from smirking children to sulky nannies and off-duty policemen, is bad enough - but little does he realise that there is an even more horrifying discovery awaiting him, hidden inside the nursery...

Yes, this is a story about a bottom. And there's no shame in that. But it is also a story about shame. Not to mention politics, parenting, marriage, art, ethics... and dignity.

Prepare yourself to laugh and cringe in equal measure at a tale that will very likely live in your mind rent free from the moment you hear it.