A Fatal Attachment

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Lydia Perceval is experiencing a rare moment of happiness in her otherwise lonely life as a biographer in the picturesque village of Bly, West Yorkshire. Her acclaimed biographies of historical figures have brought her success, yet her personal life has been marked by isolation since her beloved nephews, Gavin and Maurice, moved away years ago. Lydia's close bond with the boys, particularly with the bright and courageous Gavin, had led her to impose her cultural values on them, ultimately alienating them from their parents. Gavin's tragic death in the Falklands devastated her, while Maurice's unremarkable career in a soap opera left her disappointed. Now, with the arrival of thirteen-year-old Colin and fifteen-year-old Ted, Lydia attempts to recreate her past connections, once again disrupting lives with her relentless ambition and lack of empathy. However, her single-minded pursuit of companionship has bred resentment in others, and one individual harbors enough hatred to contemplate murder.