A small fictional village in England is completely subdued by an alien presence for an entire day. Upon waking, it is discovered that numerous women in the town are pregnant.
A dedicated forensic psychiatrist, Emma Robertson, is assigned to assess the sanity of Connie Mortensen, a “yummy mummy” accused of a despicable crime.
Following the unexpected passing of her husband Alexander, a former member of the Secret Intelligence Service, Alison delves into an investigation as enigmas from his past begin to surface.
