First edition, first printing. Hardback. Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page: "To Rupert, Good Luck in Yorkshire, Frances Fyfield." An exceptional, collectible copy of this psychological thriller. Condition Report
Book: Near Fine. Tight, square binding with sharp corners. Clean cloth boards. Pages are crisp, bright, and completely unmarked except for the author's inscription. Unread appearance.
Dust Jacket: Near Fine. Vibrant, clean wrapper with no chips or tears. Original publisher's price remains unclipped on the front flap. Housed in a removable, archival protective sleeve.
Summary
In this dark psychological thriller, talented but troubled artist Rachel Carey finds herself obsessed with the memory of her late mother, a woman whose mysterious drowning has long cast a shadow over Rachel's life. As she retreats to a remote coastal cottage to submerge herself in her work, she becomes entangled with a complex cast of locals, including a sinister collector and a man haunted by his own tragic past. Fyfield masterfully builds an atmosphere of claustrophobia and suspense as Rachel uncovers long-buried family secrets, forcing her to confront the chilling truth about her mother's death before the tides of danger consume her as well.