David Lawson, a research scientist, is not a well man. His sister Beatie thinks his wife Claire doesn't take proper care of him and visiting journalist Kit Kelly begins to suspect that Claire may be guilty of more than just negligence ... Claire's grandmother and first husband died in mysterious circumstances leaving her generous legacies: is it possible that David is the next victim on her list? There may be more than just tea in the cups! Suspicions deepen as this tightly-plotted, fast-moving and often funny thriller moves to its surprising conclusion.