Just after dawn, Caren inspects the grounds of Belle Vie, the historic plantation house she manages. Back at her office, the gardener calls to tell her she missed something. Something terrible. At a distance, she didn't see. A young woman lying face down in a shallow grave, her throat cut clean. So there will be police, asking questions.
Paperback edition of Locke's 2nd novel, which features a young girl who's murdered on the grounds of a historic plantation house. Inspired by a true story, it addresses themes of immigration, class, corruption and divided families. There's also extra material of playlists, recommended reads, reading group questions and a sneak preview of Locke's next book. Previous novel "Black Water Rising" was shortlisted for the Orange Prize.
