Tom Ransome is beside himself when his partner is murdered, the police discover two sets of books. Now, Tom is penniless, unemployed and his family homeless. A chance meeting with his old pal Jeremy quickly results in a place for the family to live. One thing leads to another and the downward spiral continues. The pace is okay and that ending seems to be poetic justice.

I received this book through a Publisher's promotional giveaway. Although encouraged as a courtesy to provide feedback, I was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. ( )

I can't say too much about this book or I'll spoil the ending. It is set in England and involves two men (Tom and Jeremy) who were schooled at that famous public school, Rugby. They meet quite by chance in a bar and Tom, who is very much down on his luck, agrees to look after Jeremy's country house. The plot thickens, as they say, from there. I have not read anything else by this author and since it was written in 1978 she may be dead by now. I will keep my eyes open for more of her work, though. ( )