World-famous pianist Jethro Manning disappears after a London concert in which a sudden change of programme has surprised and disappointed his fans. This novel shows us the effect of his disappearance on his temperamental wife Kitty; on his modest, insecure mistress Paula, who finally plucks up the courage to face Kitty; on his children; on his daughter's lover, who is also Jethro's best friend; on one of his pupils; and on his agent and other acquaintances."British Book News"