It is November 1956. Esther and Gran live quietly together in their north London house - much to Gran's frustration. She despairs of Esther ever finding a husband. Then Esther's encounter with a stranger promises to overturn their lives.
Esther- and Gran -have finally found the man of their dreams. Though Esther recognises that her experience with men is limited, she starts to become concerned by Raymond's odd behaviour.
Esther has become increasingly aware of Raymond's odd behaviour. On holiday in Eastbourne their troubles reach a climax.