When Lady Annabel's car breaks down on a lonely country road, a chance meeting with the charismatic Charles Helm changes the rhythm of her life. Grateful for his help, she begins to romanticise the rescue-until her father's constant warnings breed a crippling fear of driving, joined by a litany of other phobias. In the midst of her anxieties, Annabel channels her energy into art, curating a celebrated exhibition. Helm reappears, their connection rekindled-until he confesses he is married. Caught between heartache and lingering attraction, Annabel continues to see him occasionally, their conversations steeped in art and unspoken longing. From cricket matches to botanical gardens, holidays abroad to solitary days at home, Annabel's journey is one of introspection. Wrestling with privilege, mortality, and the nature of love, she finds herself drawn towards a more spiritual path. A Night's Nightmare is a quiet, reflective novel about romance, self-discovery, and the courage to live authentically, even in the shadow of fear.
