Her husband , Walter , is a lawyer who spends most of his time at the office .
The titular character , India Bridge , is a wife and mother of three in a well - to - do middle - class family in Kansas City .
character 's husband , Walter , is a lawyer who spends most of his time at the office .
The titular character , India Bridge , is a wife and mother of three in a well - to - do middle - class family in Kansas City .