A standalone novel published in 2008 which I absolutely loved! No wondere it featured in The Times ‘Top 100 Crime & Thrillers since 1945’ list. Set in 1930s London it’s the story of Lydia who, escaping an abusive marriage, now lives in Bleeding Heart Square. But there’s a mystery associated with the house she lives in because the owner, Miss Penhow, went missing four years before and there are other strange things going on too. I think AndrewTaylor’s books are always beautifully written and full of believable characters, and although this was a bit slow to start, once it got going there was so much to enjoy! It was twisty, gripping and very hard to put down.
Review by Mo
