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After Adrian dismisses his marriage, Rita finally moves in with him, intruding on his privacy and jeopardizing his relationship with his 14-year-old daughter. The tension between the couple escalates into heated arguments and violent outbursts, culminating in a brutal murder that upends their lives. This novel explores the fragility of domestic harmony and the destructive potential of unchecked emotions.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Celia Fremlin
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