Madam, once a distinguished actress, lives in seclusion in a cottage in West London, looked after by her housekeeper and ex-dresser, Doris.
Their peaceful routine includes regular visits from the doctor and the insipid Sylvia, who takes acting lessons from Madam.
Life for these ladies has become a well-regulated, quiet experience.
One day, however, a surprise visitor arrives - Ursula, Madam's estranged daughter, who is nursing a bitter secret.
4 women, 1 man.
Samuel French Ltd In by the half, paperback/jimmie chinn
