Cause for Alarm!

The story spans the wartime period and the immediate postwar years. It follows Ellen from hospital duties to a domestic life under strain, illustrating changing gender roles and the pressures of caregiving. The era's social norms influence how love, duty, and suspicion shape the couple's fate.

The action begins in a naval hospital during World War II, where Ellen works as a nurse. After the war, Ellen and George move to a quiet suburban neighborhood in Los Angeles. The setting contrasts hospital corridors with a placid, orderly suburb, reflecting the couple's fragile peace and creeping tensions.

❤️ Love and Duty

Ellen's devotion to her husband and to those she cares for tests the balance between personal happiness and obligation. The narrative explores how care can coexist with vulnerability and how loyalty can become a quiet tragedy. The tension between affection and responsibility drives the plot forward.

🔍 Suspicion

George's growing mistrust turns their marriage into a high-stakes drama of accusation. The fear of infidelity and a manufactured narrative pushes Ellen to maneuver through procedural obstacles to clear her name. The paranoia heightens the suspense without explicit violence.

✉️ Letters and Secrets

A single letter becomes the fulcrum of fear and control, revealing how ordinary institutions can threaten personal freedom. Ellen's scramble to reclaim the letter tests her resolve and ingenuity. The post office, notary, and mail system become unlikely antagonists until the threat is neutralized.