Publisher's Synopsis
Actual events during the Cold War inspired this thriller that takes place in a suburb of London during the autumn and winter of 1960-1961. Loyalty, duty, and friendship conflict with one another when the Jacksons slowly discover that the Krogers, their neighbors and cherished best friends, are Russian spies. A gripping play that may leave you wondering exactly what it is those nice people next door are really up to. Hugh Whitemore began his career in Brithish television, writing many original plays and dramatizations. He has also written for American TV, including a four-hour film about the Alger Hiss case, Concealed Enemies, which won on Emmy Award for the best mini-series. His most recent work, The Gathering Storm, won the 2002 Emmy Award for outstanding writing, two Golden Globes, and the Writers Guild of America Aword.
