A casual remark on the telephone leads Eleanor Hamilton to an appalling and deeply disturbing discovery: John, her husband of 20 years, has been leading a life of duplicity and betrayal. Shock, jealousy, and anger drive Eleanor to extraordinary limits in her desire for revenge. But then fate intervenes in the shape of a terrible accident.
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"Out of print. This is my favorite Barbara Vine novel. Incredible structure. Narrator's voice is pitch perfect throughout. This book is worth reading more than once. I could say more but I won't. " — Angie (5 out of 5 stars)
"Out of print. This is my favorite Barbara Vine novel. Incredible structure. Narrator's voice is pitch perfect throughout. This book is worth reading more than once. I could say more but I won't. "
" Kept my interest, as usual. Back in the times of hippies. Of interest, is the contemplation of getting Huntington's. "
" Vine has a neat style of writing and the story is disturbing and compelling. "
" I remember this cover but not the story "
" Mysterious but a little slow. You can start to lose interest. Intriguing characters with some depth to them. Overall, like a slow ride down a lazy river with pretty scenery, not a thrilling whitewater ride. "
" One of my favorite - and most frequently re-read - Vines. My last re-read was Summer 2006, and I'm feeling it 'call' to me. Rendell has called this her "Henry James novel." "
" This was really dark. I learned that you are always curious about what has become of people that have occupied part of your life be it good or bad. "
" This book started out a little slow. The story was okay. I kept getting interrupted by everyday obligations so it took me awhile to get the book finished. "
" Not my favorite but certainly maintained the Vine standard. Dark Adapted Eye is still my fave. "
" I usually love Barbara Vine, however this story was boring and meandering. By the end of the book (had to force myself to finish it!)I could have cared less about the characters and story! "
" Another winner from the queen of mystery as always the book is set in the past present and future a first rate good read "
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