From the author of many bestselling novels-and the creator of Rumpole of the Bailey-comes and enchanting early novel never before published in America. Julia Swinton, faithful wife and mother of three young children, harbors a half-acknowledged desire for escape form the thousand obligations and tension sof family life. Then one day, the death of an unknown girl whose relationship with Julia's husband is explained, and the appearence of the girls disturbed but attractive brother, compel Julia to take extraordinary steps to protect her family.
