The latest in Sophie Hannahβs internationally bestselling Zailer & Waterhouse series, named by The Sunday Times as one of the 50 Best Thrillers of the Last Five Years
When Gabyβs plane is delayed, sheβs forced to share a hotel room with a stranger: Lauren, who is terrified of her. But why is she scared of Gaby in particular? Lauren wonβt explain. Instead, she blurts out something about an innocent man going to prison for murder.
Gaby soon suspects that Laurenβs presence on her flight isnβt a coincidence, because the murder victim is Francine Breary, the wife of the only man Gaby has ever truly loved.
Tim Breary has confessed. Heβs even provided the police with evidence. The only thing he hasnβt given them is a motive. He claims to have no idea why he murdered his wifeβ¦
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