For ten years, Julia Bickleigh has despised and bullied her husband. For ten years Dr Bickleigh has dreamed of romance ... and escape.
Part 1
It is not until several weeks after deciding to murder his wife Julia that Dr Edmund Bickleigh takes any active steps in the matter.
Part 2
Julia's behavior becomes increasingly erratic as her husband's affair with Madeleine Cranmere intensifies.
Part 3
At last able to pursue the beautiful Madeleine, Bickleigh is alarmed to find her less amourous than he'd supposed.
Part 4
Bickleigh finds himself on trial for murder — which has an unexpected conclusion.