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Frances Fyfield

    November 18, 1948

    Drawing deeply from her background as a criminal lawyer, this author crafts compelling narratives that explore the intricate landscapes of crime and human motivation. Her stories often unfold against the backdrop of evocative settings, particularly coastal locales that fuel her creative spirit. With a keen eye for psychological nuance and a fluid prose style, she delves into the moral complexities faced by her characters. Her work offers readers a profound insight into the intersection of law, morality, and the enduring questions of the human condition.

    A Painted Smile
    The Art of Drowning
    Shadow Play
    Half Light
    Seeking Sanctuary
    Gold Digger
    • 2020

      The Playroom

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of psychological tension, this gripping thriller explores the complexities of confinement and the human psyche. It weaves a tale of resilience and survival, drawing comparisons to the emotional depth found in works like Emma Donoghue's Room and V. C. Andrews' Flowers in the Attic. The narrative delves into the characters' intricate relationships and the dark secrets that bind them, creating a chilling atmosphere that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

      The Playroom
    • 2018

      Reissue of a novel set against the rich and colourful world of art collecting - a stunning tale of suspense and accurate psychological insight.

      Half Light
    • 2015

      A Painted Smile

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The new Di Porteous novel from the award-winning author of Blood From Stone

      A Painted Smile
    • 2014

      Looking Down

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      The story unfolds with Richard Beaumont, who witnesses a mysterious woman's tragic fall from the Dover cliffs. Struggling with the haunting image, he isolates himself from his wife, Lilian, and becomes consumed by the need to capture the moment through his art. As he obsessively paints the scene, the narrative delves into themes of grief, obsession, and the impact of trauma on relationships, highlighting Richard's internal conflict and the consequences of his fixation on the unknown woman.

      Looking Down
    • 2013

      Gold Digger

      • 309 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.4(12)Add rating

      A haunting tale of psychological suspense from the CWA Gold Dagger award- winner

      Gold Digger
    • 2010
    • 2009

      Marianne Shearer is at the height of her career, a dauntingly successful barrister, respected by her peers and revered by her clients. So why has she killed herself? Peter Friel is determined to find out if her last trial held the reason for taking her own life.

      Blood from stone
    • 2008

      Half Light

      And Let's Dance

      Elisabeth is a picture restorer. This gives her the solitude and independence she needs - living and working alone in her flat. Despite her skills and reliability, Elizabeth undercharges for her work - valuing the worth of the paintings rather more than herself. Her ambitions are modest: beauty to look upon, unintrusive friendships and complete privacy. But when a mysterious and obviously wealthy man commissions her to restore his fabulous collection, an uncharacteristic combination of curiosity and financial need prompts her to accept his offer. Elisabeth soon realises her error, as the past and the present combine to make privacy her nemesis. As she becomes hostage to her patron, her lover and her friend realise they know nothing about her, or where she might be.

      Half Light
    • 2008

      Rachel befindet sich an einem Tiefpunkt ihres Lebens, al ssie der charismatischen Ivy begegnet. Diese ist das vollkommene Gegenteil von Rachel: stark, lebenshungrig und unabhängig. Auch Ivys Eltern hat Rachel bald ins Herz geschlossen, und die Besuche auf dem Bauernhof der Familie werden für sie zur willkommenen Flucht aus ihrem monotonen Alltag. Doch je mehr sie der Liebenswürdigkeit ihrer neuen Ersatzfamilie verfällt, desto weniger erkennt Rachel, dass sie zur Trumpfkarte in einem mörderischen Spiel geworden ist.

      Dunkles Wasser
    • 2007

      With the skill and empathy which caused A.N. Wilson to describe her as 'the best female crime writer in this country', Frances Fyfield has produced an outstanding novel of the destruction of hatred and revenge.

      The Art of Drowning