Mary Stewart's first novel, showing the elements that went into making her the epitome of romantic suspense. Charity is a brave and resourceful heroine; Richard is bit more menacing in the beginning than her later male characters; and then Louise as the helpful friend. Great "you are there" descriptions of the countryside and the food - no one but Mary Stewart could make a meal at a roadside cafe into a gourmet experience. Charity's flight from Richard - and the ending with Charity in the car with the villain - are very suspenseful. It's certainly slower paced than today's books, and the two lovers barely touch each other. It's firmly based in its own time period but a classic nonetheless.
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