ISBN: 9780434009961

When Sloane, an unsuccessful painter but a successful forger, is released from prison after taking part in a high-profile art scam, he finds a letter from a woman with whom he had a passi… More...

When Sloane, an unsuccessful painter but a successful forger, is released from prison after taking part in a high-profile art scam, he finds a letter from a woman with whom he had a passionate affair in his youth. On her death bed she tells him that years ago she gave birth to a daughter - his daughter - Connie, from whom she has since become estranged. She implores Sloane to find her and make peace between them. Sloane agrees - but when eventually he finds Connie she is locked into a highly charged relationship with Vincent Delaney, a man whom the police believe has killed once and will not hesitate to kill again. Initially rebuffed by Connie, Sloane has to decide whether to walk away or stay and fight for her. As the police dig deeper into Delaney's business affairs and begin to uncover underworld associations, so Sloane comes to understand the depths of violence which bind Connie and Delaney together. And the more Delaney feels cornered and under pressure, the more unpredictable and dangerous he becomes...; Contemporary Fiction, William Heinemann Ltd<

2001, ISBN: 9780434009961

Hardcover

London: William Heinemann, 2001. First edition, 2001. Signed and dated (rather boldly) on the title page by the author. Hardback. 256pp. Dust jacket in a protective sleeve. When Sloane, … More...

London: William Heinemann, 2001. First edition, 2001. Signed and dated (rather boldly) on the title page by the author. Hardback. 256pp. Dust jacket in a protective sleeve. When Sloane, an unsuccessful painter but successful forger, is released from prison after taking part in a high-profile art scam, he finds a letter from a woman with whom he had a passionate affair in his youth. On her death bed she tells him that years ago she gave birth to a faughter - his daughter - Connie, from whom she has since become estranged. She implores Sloane to find her and make peace between them. Sloane agrees but then there's Delaney, who is in a relationship with Connie and Delaney is violent and dangerous. Book in very good condition. Faint discolouration to paper mainly around the edges. Dust jacket very good and unclipped. Very light edge wear., William Heinemann, 2001<

2001, ISBN: 9780434009961

William Heinemann Ltd, 2001. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this li… More...

William Heinemann Ltd, 2001. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780434009961, William Heinemann Ltd, 2001, 0<

2001, ISBN: 9780434009961

William Heinemann Ltd, 2001. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy., William Heinemann Ltd, 2001, 0