John Harvey is a celebrated British author of crime fiction, most renowned for his jazz-inflected Charlie Resnick novels set in Nottingham. His work delves into the grittier aspects of life, with a distinctive style marked by a strong sense of place and atmosphere. Harvey masterfully crafts complex characters and compelling plots, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated readership within the crime fiction genre. His significant contributions to literature have been recognized with prestigious awards, cementing his legacy as a masterful storyteller.
When Sloane, a successful forger, is released from prison, he finds a letter from a woman with whom he had a passionate affair in his youth. On her death bed she tells him that she gave birth to a daughter, his daughter, years ago.