In post-war London, Viv Pearce runs a dating bureau with Helen Giniver, who lives with her older lover, authoress Julia Standing. Viv's younger brother Duncan, a gay man, has been in prison and is sought out by his ex-cell-mate, Robert Fraser, a conscientious objector. Viv encounters Kay Langrish, a wealthy, reclusive, butch lesbian, and memories of the past surface. The story jumps back in time to reveal the complex relationships and events that led to the present, including a tragic suicide pact between Duncan and his lover.
The Night Watch
In the aftermath of World War II, Viv Pearce navigates a complex web of relationships in London, managing a dating agency with her partner Helen while hiding her own romantic feelings.
