Tristram Abberley was an acclaimed English poet of the 1930s whose legendary reputation was sealed when he died fighting for the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War. Nearly fifty years later, his sister Beatrix is brutally murdered in her seaside cottage.

Her family are stunned by the crime - especially Beatrix's niece, Charlotte Ladram. But Charlotte has little time to mourn her aunt as fifty years of secrets begin to unravel. Beatrix is the victim of a dark conspiracy, one that her loved ones are powerless to defeat. A harrowing quest for answers begins, one that uncovers a shocking tale of wartime greed and treachery, and a vendetta seemingly without end...

The brain-teasing new thriller from the 'master of the clever twist'

About the Author
Robert Goddard's first novel, Past Caring, was an instant bestseller. Since then, his books have captivated readers worldwide with their edge-of-the-seat pace and their labyrinthine plotting. He has won awards in the UK, the US and acrossEurope and his books have been translated into over thirty languages. In 2019, he won the Crime Writers' Association's highest accolade, the Diamond Dagger, for a lifetime achievement in Crime Writing.

Reviews
A brilliant writer of suspense * Daily Mail *
Cliff-hanging entertainment * Guardian *
Combines the steely edge of a thriller with the suspense of a whodunnit, all interlaced with subtle romantic overtones * Time Out *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552164511
Author Robert Goddard
Format Paperback
Page Count 528
Imprint Corgi Books
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 357g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm * 33mm