A BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club pick- An unlikely heroine. An even more unlikely detective. And a cold case that's resurfacing with deadly consequences. The new book from 'the world's greatest storyteller' (Guardian). From the multiple Sunday Times bestseller,'One of the finest crime writers of any generation, Goddard here exercises all of his elegant, understated style and meticulous eye for detail...Goddard at his impeccable best- do not miss it.' Daily Mail Umiko Wada has recently had quite enough excitement in her life. With her husband recently murdered and a mother who seems to want her married again before his body is cold, she just wants to keep her head down. As a secretary to a private detective, her life is pleasingly uncomplicated, filled with coffee runs, diary management and paperwork. That is, until her boss takes on a new case. A case which turns out to be dangerous enough to get him killed. A case which means Wada will have to leave Japan for the first time and travel to London. Following the only lead she has, Wada quickly realises that being a detective isn't as easy as the television makes out. And that there's a reason why secrets stay buried for a long time. Because people want them to stay secret. And they're prepared to do very bad things to keep them that way... What readers are saying- 'Edge-of-the-seat stuff . . an explosive finale . . . The characters, as always in a Robert Goddard novel, are unforgettable.' 'One of the best authors in the business . . . another intriguing and sophisticated plot, with stylish prose and dialogue.' 'No-one comes close to equalling Robert Goddard's talent at writing this sort of mystery thriller with twist after twist after twist.'