Vanishing Point

When Frankie, mid-forties, sees in a passing train the unforgettable face of her long-lost love, she turns straight round and goes after him. For she, more than anyone, knows he is dead; was there when it happened, attended the inquest and later served a prison sentence for his manslaughter.

Frankie, Cristina, Cassandra, Jenny and Pippa . . . five women living quite separate lives except for on...