Synopsis

Gillian has been sent a copy of her own novel, "The Lady Is Dead". There follows a series of accidents which convince her that someone is trying to murder her by one of the methods described in her book. Although successful, Gillian is bored and bad tempered, and more than one of the women who visit her flat during the evening could have motive for murdering her. Irene, whose husband is having an affair with Gillian; Madge, her undervalued secretary; or Edith, who blames Gillian for the break-up of her son and Gillian's marriage. Finally alone, Gillian calls for help on the one person she still trusts, but even this, it appears, is part of the plan - as she realizes too late.