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Kenneth Gibson, a former army clerk and poetry teacher, leads an uneventful life teaching indifferent university students. His world changes when he meets the fragile Rosemary, and they marry. As Rosemary recovers from depression, the relationship deepens, but she remains enamored with their charismatic landlord, Paul, a young chemical engineer. With a case of poison hidden in Paul’s home, the fragile love triangle threatens to end tragically.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Charlotte Armstrong
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