About the book: 1925 / In their youth, two of the closest English friends, Jane and Julia, had a stormy affair with the Frenchman Maurice Duclos. Both have been married for a long time, happy with their family relationships, even if they (the relationship) lack passion. But suddenly they receive postcards announcing Maurice's arrival. On the one hand, they want to remain faithful to their husbands, on the other hand, the luxurious Frenchman left too vivid impressions of himself. It is not difficult to guess that the main thing in the play is the psychologically subtle duel between the rival friends: rapid turns, unexpected outbursts of emotions, sly play with an unchanging sense of humor. Two benefit roles for actresses. But the rest of the actors also have something to do in the play..