Outwardly, the houses seem identical. Within, exists a mass of confusion, a bewildering variety of intrigue; lifestyles exposed at the turn of a key. Upgrading to a bigger property, a better street, or a different partner is no solution. Dissatisfaction cannot be appeased by seeking escape. Choices must be made, decisions adhered to, responsibility accepted. Yet, no matter what we do to avoid our own shortcomings, the inevitable truth stubbornly remains to ridicule our attempts. Coach driving seems more appealing than teaching, playing drums more attractive than packing Polos, downing a...

Mike's passion is driving. It's this that prompts him and Angie to move with their young family, almost on a whim, to live in France. The job is OK, once begun. It is the colleagues who are the problem. That, and the French. Learning by your mistakes is never easy and there are plenty of mistakes. Relationships are inevitably put at risk. Can they stand the tests of adversity that are thrust upon them? I'd drive a hundred miles for one of your smiles. Even if it was illegal? Intrigue and back stabbing add to the inevitable complications of language as Mike and Angie meet challenges not...