The story of the brutal endings of each man, woman, and child, of the Westwood family. Beginning with one death, it ends in eight murders.
Poor Mr. Westwood...
He was never fond of the woman to begin with--her simple nature and frivolous temperament did little to appease his able mind and forthright disposition...and now he is tormented by a new quandary.
Apparently, the woman has reached another summit of annoyance...
Insanity.
When the beautiful, coy young English girl enters his manor, as the nanny of his newborn children, he becomes consumed by her, and has decided he has no other choice than to alleviate his marital dilemma.
But how is a respectable man of 1918 to conclude his vows? The public scrutiny that comes with separation would not reflect well on his business endeavors.
No, divorce would be far too messy.
And so, it seems his only option is the implementation of a flawless murder; a crime so heartrending and unforgivable, he would, in fact, be looked upon with sympathetic compassion and devotion. Unquestionable and unfettered.
Alas, things are never as good and simple as they seem...and neither are people.
Poor Mr. Westwood...
He never saw her coming.