The Garden Party

'They could not have had a more perfect day for a garden party if they had ordered it'

A windless, warm day greets the Sheridan family on the day of their garden party. As daughter Laura takes the reins on party preparations the news of a neighbour's demise casts a cloud over the host and threatens the entire celebration.

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