Bill Of Divorcement

Bill of Divorcement

by Clemence Dane

A Bill of Divorcement is a powerful and moving drama that explores the complex and lasting effects of mental illness on a family. At the center of the story is Meg Fairfield, a middle-aged woman whose life is thrown into turmoil when her husband, Hilary, escapes from a mental hospital after nearly twenty years. Meg must now confront her own feelings about Hilary, as well as the impact his illness has had on her daughter, Sydney, and her fiancé, Kit. As the family struggles to come to terms with Hilary's return, they are forced to confront long-buried secrets and betrayals. A Bill of Divorcement is a gripping and unforgettable story about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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