It should have been a cosy scene - log fire, sheepskin rug, Vivaldi on the stereo, Christmas lights and tree. But appearances can be deceptive. For Caroline Hartley, lying quietly on the couch, has been brutally murdered.
Inspector Alan Banks is called to the grim scene. And he soon has more suspects than he ever imagined. As he delves into her past, he realises that for Caroline, secrecy was a way of life, and her death is no different. His ensuing investigation is full of hidden passions and desperate violence . . .
'The characterizations are unfailingly sharp and subtle' New York Times
'A definite contender for fiction's new top cop' Independent on Sunday
'Watch for those twists - they'll get you every time' IAN RANKIN
- ISBN10 1859037445
- ISBN13 9781859037447
- Publish Date 1 April 2004 (first published 21 November 1991)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Magna Large Print Books
- Edition Unabridged edition
- Format Audiobook
- Duration 12 hours
- Language English