Super Short Summary

In 1980s London, prosecutor Helen West and detective Geoffrey Bailey must prove a hitman’s claim that he was hired by a wealthy, manipulative woman named Eileen Cartwright to commit murder. As they gather evidence, they navigate the complexities of the case and their evolving personal relationship, ultimately seeking justice while uncovering the dark psychological underpinnings of hatred and obsession. The book features themes of obsessive behavior, violent crime, and attempted murder.