Description
Convinced her younger sister murdered their stepfather, Ismay Sealand clings to a certainty that reshapes every relationship she has. When her own romance collapses, the loss doesn’t loosen her grip—it sharpens her focus, drawing her deeper into a web of suspicion, grief, and fixation. As Ismay’s private investigation and emotional unraveling intensify, the novel examines how obsession can masquerade as justice while quietly eroding judgment and identity. With Ruth Rendell’s signature psychological acuity and suspenseful, character-driven storytelling, this is a dark study of motive, loyalty, and the dangerous need to make sense of the past.
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paperback
HUTCHINSON
Published Jan 1, 2006
295 pages
ISBN: 0091797284
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First Published
1993
Language
eng
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