Este dramaturgo británico fue uno de los autores más populares de su generación. Sus obras, a menudo ambientadas en entornos de clase media alta, confrontan temas de frustración sexual, relaciones fallidas y adulterio. Explora un mundo de represión y reserva, reflejando los sentimientos del autor como un forastero.
Ill health is forcing Andrew to retire from teaching. His wife despises him for his failures and finds consolation with Frank, a younger teacher. She openly taunts Andrew while Frank watches with disgust and shame. The wife knows she has lost Frank - but even more bitter is the realization he's now Andrew's best friend.
When fourteen year-old Ronnie is sent home from naval college accused of stealing, his father vows to prove his innocence.