The Golden Cage — Iris Bromige

Karen dreaded her Christmas visit to Ivydene, home of her overbearing mother-in-law. Since the death of her husband, john, Karen had avoided Lucy Ferndale, conscious of her jealousy and dislike. The time Karen was prepared to forget old grudges - but was Lucy? Some heart-breaking revelations were in store for Karen. She knew Lucy's motive for telling her them, but what of Simon Ferndale, John's cousin? Was he being cruel or kind in shattering her illusions?