Mr Key has lately been described, elsewhere, as a “Diogenesian recluse”. There is an element of truth in this. How many readers were aware that the material at Hooting Yard issues forth from inside a barrel, or large tub? Now you know.

NOTE : For those following the link above, further details of The Fatal Duckpond – in the form of a blatant advertisement – will appear here when it is actually available (soon, as far as I’m aware).