A young artist is searching for the truth about her past – but does she really want to know…?
With an introduction by A J Finn, bestselling author of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW
Superb classic crime from ‘the mistress of day-lit terror!’ NEW YORK TIMES
‘Psychologically rich, intricately plotted and full of dark surprises’ Megan Abbott
When Amanda Garth was born, a nearly-disastrous mix-up caused the hospital to briefly hand her over to the prestigious Garrison family instead of to her birth parents. The error was quickly fixed, Amanda was never told, and the secret was forgotten for twenty-three years … until her aunt thoughtlessly revealed it in casual conversation.
But what if the real accident was Amanda being returned to the wrong parents? After all, she seems much more like the painter Tobias Garrison. Amanda is determined to discover the truth within her aunt’s bizarre anecdote, but soon is trapped in a web of lies, suspicions and deadly secrets …
With an introduction by A J Finn, bestselling author of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW
Superb classic crime from ‘the mistress of day-lit terror!’ NEW YORK TIMES
‘Psychologically rich, intricately plotted and full of dark surprises’ Megan Abbott
When Amanda Garth was born, a nearly-disastrous mix-up caused the hospital to briefly hand her over to the prestigious Garrison family instead of to her birth parents. The error was quickly fixed, Amanda was never told, and the secret was forgotten for twenty-three years … until her aunt thoughtlessly revealed it in casual conversation.
But what if the real accident was Amanda being returned to the wrong parents? After all, she seems much more like the painter Tobias Garrison. Amanda is determined to discover the truth within her aunt’s bizarre anecdote, but soon is trapped in a web of lies, suspicions and deadly secrets …
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Reviews
The mistress of day-lit terror
Psychologically rich, intricately plotted and full of dark surprises, Charlotte Armstrong's suspense tales feel as vivid and fresh today as a half century ago
The narrative skill is considerable, and the tale a tense performance
In the best sense of the term, a novel of suspense ... Skilfully handled