Rose Janko is missing. It has been seven years since she disappeared, and nobody said a word. Now, following the death of his wife, her father Leon feels compelled to find her. Rumour had it she ran off when her baby boy was born with the family's genetic disorder. Leon is not so sure. He wants to know the truth and he hires a private investigator to discover it - Ray Lovell. Ray starts to delve deeper, but his investigation is hampered by the very people who ought to be helping him - the Jankos. He cannot understand their reluctance to help. Why don't they want to find Rose Janko?

About the Author
Stef Penney grew up in Edinburgh. She is the author of the international bestseller, The Tenderness of Wolves, winner of the overall Costa Award; The Invisible Ones and Under a Pole Star, shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award. Stef lives in London.

Reviews
'A marvellously atmospheric piece of writing' Financial Times. * Financial Times *
'A beautifully crafted novel with skilful characterisation and a plot which twists and turns ... this story of loss, deceit and family tragedy lingers long after you've finished the book' Daily Express. * Daily Express *
'Chilling' Daily Express. * Daily Express *
'Penney has a real gift for storytelling and this tale [...] is pretty compelling from the beginning' Glasgow Sunday Herald. * Glasgow Sunday Herald *
'a story teller on top of her game' Independent. * Independent *
'Highly impressive thriller ... a terrific novel with much disturbing wisdom amid the thrills' A.N. Wilson, Reader's Digest. * Reader's Digest *
'A supreme story-teller on top form' The Times. * The Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9780857382948
Author Stef Penney
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint Quercus Publishing
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 376g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 131mm * 21mm