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Businessman Hugh Wellesley wakes to a grim report in the local newspaper: a woman’s body, identified as former lover Sylvie Mathieson, has been found in the River Dart, Devon. The corpse is stabbed and bound, raising questions about crime, truth and loyalty. Facing the possibility that his own secret past may have led to her death, Hugh must decide whether to confront the revelations or let the investigation uncover the concealed betrayals that threaten his marriage. As darker revelations emerge, even Hugh is surprised by the unexpected truth that lies beneath the surface.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Clare Francis
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