Returning from a visit to her daughter in Iraq, Joan Scudamore finds herself unexpectedly alone and stranded in an isolated rest house due to flooding of the railway tracks. This sudden solitude compels Joan to assess her life for the first time ever and face up to many of the truths about herself.

Looking back over the years, Joan painfully re-examines her attitudes, relationships, and actions, becoming increasingly uneasy about the person who is revealed to her. This journey of self-discovery and emotional reflection unveils the complexities of her inner world, offering readers a profound psychological drama.