When Katherine Carter's common law husband dies without a will, his house and business revert to his bullying, womanizing brother, Gerald. Katie and her son move into cheap lodgings offered by a friend, but when a young girl turns up, bloodstained and incoherent, their troubles pale in comparison. Less
Quite enjoyed this - all Dee Williams' books I have read I have enjoyed. Katherine is a laydee and falls on hard times as her business partner and friend dies, with the house they lived in going to his younger brother as he did not make a will. Katherine moves to Rotherhithe to get away from the brother with her son. She also has another son who does not really seem to be part of the story to be honest. She ran a posh restaurant with her partner and from the title I imagine you can guess what happens but I am not going to say because it would ruin the story eh? But plenty happens before inbetween and after to keep your interest. Good book.