Publisher's Synopsis
When Kate Appleton discovers Arthur Goad lying ill on the floor of a dingy shop her first reaction is a determination not to become involved. But she is moved by pity and gradually gets to know Arthur and his wife Ivy. When Arthur dies, Kate finds herself trapped in a relationship owing more to circumstance than choice. But when Kate's world suffers a severe jolt, Ivy is there ready to soothe, comfort and do battle. This story explores the questions of duty, friendship - and the problem of two women in one kitchen!
