Description
A gated community becomes the unlikely stage for a high-stakes inquiry into bribery and corruption in this character-driven literary mystery. Delia Byrd, an ethical investigator for the state bar, follows the case into a maze of loyalties and compromises—only to find that the truth is guarded by a dangerous whistleblower known as “The Whistler.” As Delia’s investigation tightens, she must weigh personal integrity against institutional pressure, and decide what accountability really costs. With Ann Patchett’s signature blend of suspense and moral clarity, the novel explores truth, justice, and the fragile bonds that hold people together when the stakes turn intimate.
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paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing
Published Jun 2, 2026
ISBN: 9781037206498
paperback
Harper
Published Jun 2, 2026
ISBN: 9780063511637
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
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