Ease is the story of Domina, a successful playwright who needs inspiration for her next writing. She moves to London to escape her bitchy friend and long term partner, looking for ideas and adventure. She moves into a bed sit and the story is the tale of what and who she finds there.Gale's characterisations are witty and dynamic as usual and there are smacks of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. I was also reminded of John Irving's Prayer For Owen Meany due to the twist at the end (which I won't reveal) and how this links back to something we already know about the characters. I really didn't see it coming!A thoroughly enjoyable read from early Gale and, although not like his more recent offerings, every bit as good.