Setting

The physical setting of PR Woods’ short story “Legacy” is an events hall where a fundraiser is being held. The story takes place in London, as we can tell from the mention of “Putney High Street” (l. 62).

Particular attention is given to the food served at the fundraiser:

The spread was as impressive as the ocean itself. Tiny sandwiches shaped like crabs, mini burgers that opened like clams, and a mother and baby pairing of roasted garlic cloves laid to rest on top of a samphire salad. The centrepiece was a towering octopus of molten Belgian chocolate that flowed out over e...