Umiko Wada has recently had quite enough excitement in her life. With her husband recently murdered and a mother who seems to want her married again before his body is cold,she just wants to keep her head down.
As a secretary to a private detective,her life is pleasingly uncomplicated,filled with coffee runs,diary management and paperwork.
That is,until her boss takes on a new case. A case which turns out to be dangerous enough to get him killed. A case which means Wada will have to leave Japan for the first time and travel to London.
Following the only lead she has,Wada quickly realises that being a detective isn't as easy as the television makes out. And that there's a reason why secrets stay buried for a long time. Because people want them to stay secret. And they're prepared to do very bad things to keep them that way...
Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdISBN: 9780552172622Number of pages: 384Weight: 262 gDimensions: 198 x 127 x 23 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'...the plot unwinds with a deceptively light touch that does not falter...genuinely entertaining (with an) explosive finale'- Evening Standard
'One of the finest crime writers of any generation,Goddard here exercises all of his elegant,understated style and meticulous eye for detail...Goddard at his impeccable best: do not miss it.'- Daily Mail
'A fascinating and satisfyingly complex mystery with dark tones..Wada is a superb character... very enjoyable.'- New Books
'Top-class action packed storytelling'- Choice Magazine
'A deftly plotted page turner from this much loved author'- Saga Magazine
'He's the high priest of plot...deftly woven,but also beautifully written...I loved it.'- Mel Giedroyc
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