1995, London. Sir James Harrison was one of the greatest actors of his generation. But, when he passes away at the age of ninety-five, he leaves behind more than just a heartbroken family. He leaves a secret so shocking, so devastating that it could rock the English establishment to its very core . . .
Joanna Haslam is an ambitious young journalist, assigned to cover the legendary actor's funeral. The great and the good of the celebrity world are there. But Joanna stumbles on something dark beneath the glamour: the mention of a letter Sir James left behind, the contents of which have been desperately concealed for over seventy years.
As Joanna peels back the veil of lies that has shrouded this secret, she realizes that there are other forces at work - forces that would prevent her from discovering the truth. And they'll stop at nothing to reach the letter before she does . . .
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'James, darling, what are you doing?'. He looked around him, disorientated, then staggered forward. - Prologue, London, 20 November 1995
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(Macmillan, 26 July 2018, e-book, 552 pages, bought from AmazonKindle)
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I'm a fan of the author. I really enjoyed The Love Letter which is vastly different from her Seven Sisters series. This is a thriller with a nice touch - the fact a potentially devastating Royal secret serves as the driving force at the core of the book. I liked the way the author writes about my country especially England and it's obsession/fascination with the Royal family and keeping a stiff upper lip at all times. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you turning the pages. I'd recommend this gripping read.
