1950s Lewes, South Downs. Following her brother's heroic death rescuing a parishioner from impalement on a gargoyle, eccentric artist Primrose Oughterard feels duty-bound to take responsibility for Maurice and Bouncer, his discerning cat and dog. Hubert Topping, the new Latin master at the local prep school, is a man of seemingly impeccable conduct. Primrose, however, takes an instant dislike to him, denouncing everything from his penchant...
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