A warm and laugh-out-loud tale of killer curry, cunning plans and karaoke, told by the completely irresistible (and very ingenious) Alistair D'Arcy McDermott. Alastair D'Arcy McDermott - otherwise known as Al - is less than thrilled at his holiday project: helping out at the local old people's home. How did he end up getting stuck with old Violet Rose and batty Major Maddocks But then he meets the sinister Mrs Black, and the fun begins - Al's on his greatest mission yet.