Set in London, the novel tells the story of the experiences of Philomena McCarthy, a police officer, who is called out to assist a young woman, Tempe Brown, when she is assaulted by her partner. Unfortunately the partner turns out to be Darren Goodall, a highly respected member of the police force and his arrest causes a string of consequences for PC McCarthy. Phil's life is further complicated when her colleagues discover that her father is a London gangster, a fact that she had been careful to hide.
Warned off pursing the case, Phil continues to investigate the background story relating to Goodall and discovers that Goodall's wife and children are also being abused. Phil helps Tempe find accommodation but as the friendship between the two women grows, she begins to suspect the truth of many of the the stories that Tempe tells her.
Themes covered in the book include domestic violence, corruption in the police force including protecting their own officers from accusations, the strength of family and toxic friendships. It may be a cliche but once you start reading this book you will want to keep reading to discover what will happen next.
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I loved this book. Could not put it down.
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