The second novel from the author of THE PUSH, the most anticipated novel of 2021
'A poetic, propulsive read that set my nerves jangling in both horror and recognition' Lisa Jewell on The Push
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One morning on Harlow Lane, four families' lives are changed forever.
Engaged as a drawing master to the beautiful Laura Fairlie, Walter is drawn into the sinister intrigues of Sir Percival Glyde and his 'charming' friend Count Fosco, who has a taste for white mice, vanilla bonbons and poison.