A Mortal Affair — Stella Allan

'Grips like an overtight suspender belt' - GUARDIAN 'The ending is unexpected and brilliantly ironic' - COLLINS Frances Parry seemed to have it made. She was married to a Harley Street consultant, she had a beautiful home, wealthy friends - including the fascinating Bernard, her husband's friend since undergraduate days - and a creative job. But suddenly Frances's world was turned upside down; her home was sold, her sideline job became a vital means of livelihood, and Bernard, who had become her lover, was exposed as a criminal. And then Frances found that she herself was indulging in criminal activities in a deadly duel with the law.