From the no.1 bestseller Val McDermid comes a gripping mystery - Lindsay Gordon dives into the world of London publishing to investigate a murder

First appearing as a deadly accident, Penny Varnavides's death is quickly revealed to be a murder - one that bears a shocking resemblance to the killing in her upcoming book.

Only three people knew the plot of Penny's manuscript: her literary agent, her editor and her ex-girlfriend, Meredith, who is immediately arrested.

Writer Lindsay Gordon is convinced of Meredith's innocence, and delves into the cutthroat and competitive world of London publishing in search of a murderer.

Praise for Val McDermid

'McDermid remains unrivalled... Brilliant' Observer

'Val McDermid is a born storyteller... absorbing reading' Sunday Telegraph

'A classic... McDermid pulls out all the stops. Impeccable' Guardian

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• Crime, Thriller & MysteryCrime FictionBritish & IrishScottish
• Crime, Thriller & MysteryMysteryLGBTQ+
• LGBTQ+LGBTQ+Lesbian
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• Publication Date: December 7, 2008
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• Print Length: 223 Pages
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