"A Lame Dog's Diary" by S. Macnaughtan is a charming story of love, longing, and the desire to find one's place in the world. Taking place in middle-class society, the book opens up with the two Miss Traceys who call a small village home. However, in the small village they live in, having secrets and keeping to yourself aren't options. Well-meaning concern and nosey curiosity all play a role in being part of this community.