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Set among the contrasting worlds that converge in London’s Regent’s Park, Ruth Rendell’s newest detective novel explores how a single act of self‑less generosity can lead a young woman into danger. The story juxtaposes the city’s wealthiest and poorest residents, highlighting how kindness can collide with cruelty in unexpected ways. Rendell’s sharp observations of social class and morality drive the suspense, as her characters navigate the perilous consequences of their choices.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Ruth Rendell
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