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England after the end of the First World War. In the small town of Littlehampton, an unknown culprit regularly sends the devout Edith Swan abusive letters full of foul language. After receiving the 19th letter, Edith's father can no longer bear it and goes to the police, claiming he knows the sender. The chief suspect becomes Rose Gooding, a young, hot-tempered, blunt and coarse woman who recently moved from Ireland with her daughter and is known for her unruly behavior and constant swearing.