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Anne Collier, a wealthy woman in an affluent community, finds herself under suspicion when her husband, Fred, is shot dead and her six‑year‑old son, Billy, vanishes. Despite the evidence against her, Anne maintains her innocence.
Enter Wade Forsythe, a determined lawyer who believes in Anne’s story and is willing to jeopardize his own reputation, career, and even safety to uncover the truth. Together they navigate a labyrinth of secrets, motives, and legal twists as they pursue the real perpetrator.
The novel blends elements of a classic detective investigation with a tense courtroom drama, keeping readers on the edge as every clue threatens to alter the outcome of Anne’s fate.
First publish date: 1953
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Mary Roberts Rinehart
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