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Deceitby Francis, Clare
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Book DescriptionNY: Soho. VG+ in VG+ DJ. 2001. 1st printing. Hardcover. Keywords: thriller, fiction, 1-56947-239-4. Book summaryEllen's husband, a former MP, missing at sea, has finally been declared drowned, and she must cope with the aftermath, which includes revelations about her husband that include fraud, sexual abuse, and political corruption. Ellen begins to wonder if he has committed suicide, but the police start talking murder--and thinking of Ellen as not only a grieving widow but a suspect.Media Reviews"A very British tale of a widow....Pleasantly enjoyable, especially for its mounting suspense in the latter half." -- Kirkus Publisher NotesA tense, twisty thriller with an appealing heroine by an internationally bestselling author. The sudden loss of her husband forces Ellen Richmond to cope with matters she has never had to face. Harry went sailing, his yacht unaccountably sank, and he is missing and presumed dead. Could it have been suicide? She has to keep such harmful speculation from the children, Katie and Josh. She has to ward off Harry's bossy and disapproving sister and his former partner, who fancies himself irresistible. But, above all, she has to deflect the interest of a stranger who introduces himself at the funeral and claims to have known her husband. Ellen fears his help in finding the truth will threaten all that she holds dear. She's learning Harry's secrets, but only one person knows what happened to Harry. Francesca Annis stars in the BBC dramatic adaptation of Deceit. Other Recommended Books
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