A Sad Loss story
Claire Hawksworth runs a Caribbean hotel with her boyfriend, but they have fallen on tough times. Hopeful of some money, Claire turns to her rich aunt. Her aunt however tells her of a new heir to her fortune. Directed by: John Gorrie. Story by: Patricia Moyes.
8 total · 6 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| aunt and niece | major | Claire turned to her wealthy aunt Alicia for money in a time of trouble. |
| boyfriend and girlfriend | major | Claire and her partner Dave ran a tropical resort and plotted murder together. |
| compromising one's ethical principles for personal advantage | major | Claire wrangled with her conscience regarding murdering her rich aunt-in-law. |
| facing financial ruin | major | Claire's business was on the verge of bankruptcy and she was quite upset |
| in-law relationship | major | Claire and her ex-husband's aunt Alicia. |
| inheritance fight | major | Claire fought for her inheritance when a rivaling baby had the poor taste to be born. |
| coping with a nag | minor | Aunt Alicia made a variety of disapproving comments to Claire and Maggie during lunch. |
| coping with the death of a spouse | minor | Claire spoke of her late husband. |