Helpful Score: 3
The story goes back and forth between relatively modern times and the turn of the century when Anna was a young woman bearing children. Parts of it consist of Anna's diary entries. Intriguing and pleasant to read.
Helpful Score: 2
Fine writing and skillful buildup of suspense, as usual for Rendell/Vine.
Helpful Score: 1
I'm a huge Ruth Rendell fan, and I think this is one of her best.
