First published 1994
Helen West finds herself drawn into another complex case that tests both her legal acumen and personal judgment. As a Crown Prosecutor, she navigates the murky waters between justice and mercy while confronting shadows from her past that refuse to stay buried. The investigation pulls her deeper into a web of secrets where the line between victim and perpetrator blurs. Geoffrey Bailey, her detective partner and lover, works alongside her as they uncover truths that challenge everything they thought they knew about the case. Frances Fyfield weaves together the professional and personal stakes that define Helen's world, where legal precedent meets human frailty. The story explores how justice sometimes requires looking beyond the obvious answers to find the real truth hiding beneath the surface. Helen must decide whether to follow the letter of the law or trust her instincts about what really happened.
Genres: mystery, crime, detective, legal-thriller
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
366 pages · Hardcover · Chivers Press