This author explores intricate human relationships and moral dilemmas with penetrating insight. His stylistic dexterity and depth in character portrayal make him a unique storyteller. The works often touch upon themes of identity, guilt, and the search for meaning in the modern world. His writing challenges readers to reflect on their own place in society and the complexities of human nature.
Longrigg is a real discovery.' New StatesmanSurrounded by photographs, Major Desmond Cook exists quietly and alcoholically in his Baker Street flat. His days are spent at race meetings, fuelled by a dream of winning GBP30,000. But one day, an Irishman tips him a rank outsider for the fourth race at Ascot.
This is a novel of obsession and revenge. Helena is divorced from her husband, who is a prominent conductor. Angela Turner marries Kit, who is Helena’s son, and is then drawn into a web of lies and deceit which is the hallmark of Kit’s existence as he has been leading a grotesque double life. Disaster follows and Angela finds herself in truly horrific circumstances. Helena now realises the extent of Kit’s betrayal and the powerful combined rage of abandoned wife and neglected mother is unleashed. This is a wholly convincing suspense novel that was a highly acclaimed bestseller when first published.
