More Tales from Planet Gumption

It took less than three minutes, climaxed by Warrington's rending scream as two Asylum medicos strapped and bundled him into the Ambulance. Inside the house it is as silent as the grave. Mam and Dad cling to each other motionless. The atmosphere is electric and overpowering, as if someone has suddenly died. In More Tales from Planet Gumption, Broadwater's Lunatic Asylum is an impressive building with tranquil landscaped gardens that overlook Morecambe Bay. But once behind the walls of the stately building the noise, the screams of anguish from wretched male patients arouse DI Braithwaite's suspicions. Surely Doug is not as mad as these poor souls? Down below, the swirling mass of demented men, many in tears wail like dogs. She had to get out of this place.