The eagerly-awaited second novel in the Family Feud series - Frances Danby has spent the Second World War years longing for her husband Marcus to return. When he does, Frances fears for her marriage. Marcus is withdrawn and begins to drink heavily. She must face tragedy ahead. Meanwhile, her sister Emily is living happily under Lord Vane's roof, but Vane's wife is jealous of Emily's child. Will she reveal the secret she knows could tear the family apart?