This trilogy delves into the lives and relationships of post-war Britain, focusing on working-class experiences. Follow the complexities of love, honor, and societal expectations that shape characters' destinies. The series explores the authenticity of human desires and the challenges faced by individuals striving to find their place in the world. It offers a powerful glimpse into ordinary lives, resonating with universal themes.
Vic Brown is attracted to the beautiful but demanding Ingrid. As their relationship grows and changes he comes to terms - the hard way - with adult life and what it really means to love. Set in the 1960s, the novel raises issues against a clearly-evoked social and historical context.