Cary Lorimer; Francine; Adrian Veriard; Pierre; Suzette Marigny; Irena; Ivan Collier; Doctor Lemaitre; Doctor Edouard le Brune
Synopsis
Cary is sacked from her job as companion for Mrs. Danvers when the woman's boyfriend is caught trying to kiss Cary. Turned out with no money on a rainy night in the south of France, Cary trips and is almost hit by a car. The driver takes her in and offers her a job as companion to his crippled ward, Suzy. Eventually, Adrian asks Cary to marry him. But while Adrian is away in England on business, his stepmother plots to poison Cary.
Indexer Notes
Note at the bottom of the splash page states: "First published in 1958".
For four Saturdays running, the same man has been at the back of the bus that Joan and Doreen take. They feel sure he likes one of them, but can't pluck up the courage to speak. Joan assumes that he is interested in Doreen because she always seems to attract the guys.