Hilary Parker is very happy: she has a kind, caring husband, David, two lively children, and she immerses herself in both family life and life in the village of Hulme Welford, which has been her home since childhood.

          Then one Monday morning her entire, comfortable world is turned upside down: Hilary discovers David is having an affair. Should she confront him and risk losing everything? Or turn a blind eye, as her neighbour Cindy has done over her own husband’s numerous dalliances? Or should she throw herself at attractive newcomer to the village, Nick Bradshaw? Whatever she decides to do, life will certainly never be the same again — but even so, Hilary is unprepared for the unexpected turn of events that awaits her….