An act of jealousy over creative theft seen from three different points of view – but was it theft?  What really happened?

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In this novel we see an event through the eyes of three participants: Michael, Heather and Alan, each view being coloured by the individual's characteristic reaction.  Michael, the first narrator, is having an exhibition of word pictures in a London gallery.  Heather, the next to tell her story, is on her way to the private view from the Cornish village where the three live.  She is convinced that Michael has stolen the idea for his word-pictures from her husband, Alan.  She is bent on revenge.  Alan, the last to view the situation, is anxious to prevent his wife from carrying out any hasty action, and hurries to London after her.  As each view unfolds, a different picture emerges.  What really happened?  Did Michael consciously steal Alan's idea, or was he unconsciously and innocently influenced by it?  Did Heather merely nick a picture or did she slash it in several places?  Readers can decide for themselves.  Other people's views are as valid as our own; for, as Alan says, 'Each of us is an "I". fragile, breakable, of utmost importance, to be handled with care.'