Rebuilding Coventry

Coventry Dakin, a seemingly ordinary Midlands housewife, finds her life irrevocably altered after an impulsive act of violence. In a desperate attempt to save her next-door neighbour's wife from strangulation, Coventry accidentally kills the aggressor. Panicked and on the run from justice, she flees to London, shedding her former identity and seeking anonymity amidst the city's vast labyrinth. Alone and adrift, Coventry navigates this new, unfamiliar world, encountering a bizarre and memorable cast of characters. From the eccentric Professor Willoughby D'Eresby and his unconventional wife, Letitia, to Dodo, a homeless individual from 'Cardboard City,' each encounter profoundly shapes Coventry's journey of self-discovery. Through these interactions, she begins to rebuild not just her life, but also her understanding of herself and society, transforming from a fugitive into a woman redefined by her unexpected circumstances and the kindness (and oddities) of strangers.