Karen has led a relatively sheltered and scholarly life. On the verge of her graduation from university, she has a chance meeting with 
Biba, and she is immediately drawn to the free-spirited young woman. Soon, Karen is living with Biba and her brother Rex in their falling down mansion on the edge of the Queen’s Wood, and having a secret fling with Rex. Karen is thoroughly entranced by her new bohemian friends, and the summer is filled with non-stop parties and drama. It all comes to a shocking end one evening however, and everyone’s lives are forever changed.
Fast forward ten years, and Rex is released from prison, where he has done time for murder. He goes home with Karen, and nine-year-old Alice, and the little family tries to pick up the pieces. But the past continues to haunt Karen, and now she must risk everything to keep her family intact.
Taut, suspenseful, and a very compelling read. Couldn’t put this one down!
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