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George Webb, a divorced former policeman, has turned to private investigation after his career was cut short by controversy. Now faced with a client who tests the limits of his own moral code, Webb must navigate a dangerous path where crime, murder, and personal relationships collide. The novel delves into the ethics of law‑enforcement, the complexity of man‑woman dynamics, and the fragile world of the detective profession.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Graham Swift
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