First published 1974
When elderly Tuppence visits her Aunt Ada's nursing home, she encounters the strange Mrs. Lancaster, who mutters about "something behind the fireplace" and a "poor child." After Aunt Ada's death, Tuppence and her husband Tommy inherit a painting that leads them on a treacherous investigation. As the couple races to uncover the dark truth, they confront a deadly threat lurking within the nursing home's walls. In the end, they must face the consequences of unveiling a long-buried secret - one that will test the limits of their enduring partnership.
Genres: 20th-century, suspense, mystery, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, long-buried-secret
Setting: England
304 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks