Giving a voice to the voiceless, Ruby Diamonde's friend Tatiana is an inspiration.
The gâteau is pale sponge plastered in icing and cream: it actually tastes all right, though so sweet it makes my teeth ache. But as soon as I set down my fork, Tatiana brandishes the cake knife and plonks another thick slice on my plate.
‘No!’ I protest, ‘I can’t eat any more!’
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