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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. British author Joss's brilliantly conceived, finely executed novel, which captured the CWA's Silver Dagger Award, offers psychological suspense of the highest order. The catalyst for a trio of misfits is Jean, a 64-year-old housesitter on the verge of forced retirement. Her last assignment is lengthy: nine months alone at an isolated country house, Walden Manor, whose wealthy owners are abroad for an extended stay. Jean's first casual liberties with the house are almost accidental. Then, as she begins to think of the place as home, she becomes bolder. She welcomes Michael, a middle-aged, less-than-successful thief, who becomes her "lost" son, and the pregnant, unmarried and abused Steph, who becomes her daughter-in-law. In Joss's capable hands, these three lonely losers begin to craft a family life. Even as they use another's property to do so, they're as appealing as they are appalling. How long will their idyll last? How far will they go to preserve it? What crimes are too great? This is a must-read. Joss is also the author of the Sara Selkirk mystery series (Fruitful Bodies, etc.).
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From AudioFile
In his depiction of psychological suspense, Morag Joss writes like a young, hip Barbara Vine. Jean, Michael, and Steph are three of life's losers who unite and, astonishingly, make each other's lives better. Stephen Perring and Anita Wright share narrating responsibilities for this finely written novel. The joint narration is excellent, but it's uncertain whether two voices enhance the nearly perfect text. However, both remain true to the complex story and characters, who have misery in common before their lives drastically change. Everyone who appreciates subtle action will love this story. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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Starred Review. British author Joss's brilliantly conceived, finely executed novel, which captured the CWA's Silver Dagger Award, offers psychological suspense of the highest order. The catalyst for a trio of misfits is Jean, a 64-year-old housesitter on the verge of forced retirement. Her last assignment is lengthy: nine months alone at an isolated country house, Walden Manor, whose wealthy owners are abroad for an extended stay. Jean's first casual liberties with the house are almost accidental. Then, as she begins to think of the place as home, she becomes bolder. She welcomes Michael, a middle-aged, less-than-successful thief, who becomes her "lost" son, and the pregnant, unmarried and abused Steph, who becomes her daughter-in-law. In Joss's capable hands, these three lonely losers begin to craft a family life. Even as they use another's property to do so, they're as appealing as they are appalling. How long will their idyll last? How far will they go to preserve it? What crimes are too great? This is a must-read. Joss is also the author of the Sara Selkirk mystery series (Fruitful Bodies, etc.).
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From AudioFile
In his depiction of psychological suspense, Morag Joss writes like a young, hip Barbara Vine. Jean, Michael, and Steph are three of life's losers who unite and, astonishingly, make each other's lives better. Stephen Perring and Anita Wright share narrating responsibilities for this finely written novel. The joint narration is excellent, but it's uncertain whether two voices enhance the nearly perfect text. However, both remain true to the complex story and characters, who have misery in common before their lives drastically change. Everyone who appreciates subtle action will love this story. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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