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In July 1990, Robin Timariot sets off on a six‑day walk along part of Offa's Dyke. On the first day he encounters Louise Paxton, a striking middle‑aged woman whose enigmatic conversation leaves a lasting impression. A few days later, Press reports that Louise and nearby artist Oscar Bantock have been raped and murdered. Although a suspect is quickly charged, Timariot senses that the case is more complex. Drawn increasingly into Louise’s family and social circle, he unravels a web of motives and relationships that suggest the truth may be far darker and more dangerous than expected. The deeper he probes, the greater the stakes, as the revelation could imperil powerful individuals.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Robert Goddard
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