An English Airman Foresees his Death

At the turn of the millennium, Antony Rose is one of The Few still alive from the Battle of Britain. He is living out his twilight years alone, deep in the Norfolk countryside. Company is limited to the butcher, the baker and a couple of surly lifeguards at the local Leisure Pool, where he keeps himself fit and trim.

No matter for whom, for what.

It's a fate he wouldn't object to if he weren't always so cold and broke.

He comes to believe his beguiling daughter-in-law is trying to put him a...