Publisher's Synopsis
In the award-winning Fremlin's second novel, it's been 15 years since Uncle Paul's wife, Mildred, exposed him as a murderer, sending the man to prison. Now Mildred's seaside holiday with her family forms the scene for a tense drama of suspicion, betrayal, and revenge. "Beautifully played out to a startling and valid ending ... Fremlin is here to stay as a major mistress of insight and suspense." - The New York Times.