Without Consent [Import] [Hardcover]

Frances FYFIELD (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Bantam Press; 1St Edition edition (1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0593040783
• ISBN-13: 978-0593040782
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Naivete betrayed, January 28, 2005

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Mary E. Sibley (Carneys Point, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Without Consent (Paperback)

This is an accomplished crime novel by a British writer that has a satisfying level of complexity in the plot. Helen West, prosecutor, was to marry Bailey. Ryan was Bailey's bag carrier. Elsewhere Aemon Connor and Brigid, his wife, bickered. There was an allegation of rape against Detective Sergeant Ryan. Helen West went to see Anna Stirland, a midwife, who had been raped and was not dealing with things well.

Ryan was suspended from duty and denied accesss to his office. A co-worker, Sally Smythe, and Ryan kept a book on cases where they believed the complaint but proof was lacking and critical information was missing. They had begun to theorize that there was a pattern. The author builds for the reader some of such cases as the mystery progresses.

Fortunately Bailey is not content to let Ryan twist under the implication he has committed an offense and Helen has a very deep liking for the truth. They continue to seek answers as a chilling end is reached.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great characters, February 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Without Consent (Paperback)

This is the second book I've read by Frances Fyfield. I really like her character descriptions- they are what make the book wonderful. The actual story is ok. I liked 'Blind Date', better. I plan on reading her other books. Anyone that likes quirky, realistic characters should read this book. Francis Fyfield has become my favorite new author.