Description
In this quietly unsettling Wexford novel, Detective Inspector Wexford is drawn into a case that begins with an obsession and deepens into something far more disturbing. As he investigates Eric Targo—a compact, intense man marked by a distinctive birthmark—Wexford’s attention turns toward the Rahman family, whose outward respectability may conceal coercion and fear, particularly around their daughter, Tamima. Rendell’s measured, contemplative style brings psychological tension to the forefront, exploring how power, reputation, and vulnerability can shape lives behind closed doors. With sensitive handling of cultural and moral complexities, the story asks what we owe to the people we suspect are trapped—and what it takes to uncover the truth without reducing anyone to a stereotype.
Available Editions
paperback
Random House
Published Jul 2, 2010
354 pages
ISBN: 9780099548225
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Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Monster in the Box by Ruth Rendell.