England

England is an island nation off the continent of Europe, and is where many of the stories in the collection take place, between the countryside and the capital of London. The stories occur in England in both the present day, and the 1980s. These stories include “Comma,” “The Long QT,” “Winter Break,” “Harley Street,” “Offenses Against the Person," “How Shall I Know You?,” “The Heart Fails Without Warning,” “Terminus,” and “The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher.”

London

London is the capital city of England and the seat of power for the United Kingdom. London is a bustling city setting for many of the stories. It is seen in both the 1980s and the present day. The short stories “Harley Street,” “Offenses Against the Person,” “Terminus,” and “The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher” all occur in London.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a Middle Eastern country in which the short story...