It's devastating to hear that your husband has died in a horrific car accident. But to learn that he died with a mystery woman as his passenger is torment. Was Greg having an affair?
Drowning in grief, Ellie clings to Greg's innocence, and her determination to prove it to the world at large means she must find out who Milena Livingstone was and what she was doing in Greg's car. But in the process those around her begin to question her sanity ... and her motive. And the louder she shouts that Greg might have been murdered, the more suspicion falls on Ellie herself. Sometimes it's safer to keep silent when someone dies ...
Cole's Review:
I haven't read a Nicci French book in a while, but recall shear artistry in word choice and delightful mystery. This book? Well...it disappoints. Don't get me wrong, it's a good book. Just not nearly as good as a Nicci French book should be.
The story is great. Ellie's husband dies - with another woman in his car. Was Greg cheating? If so, when? How do you prove his innocence or guilty when everyone presumes that he was cheating? How far will Ellie go to find out about Milena - the other woman? However, I got caught up a lot in the details. So many of them didn't add up. Ellie runs out of food and money...but still can go out drinking with all her friends. There is reference to Ellie's family being nearby...but there is virtually no support or even reference to them again. Milena's family shows no interest in finding out about her death.
I'd only recommend this book as an easy read at the beach or to keep you entertained if you get sick.
Grade: D
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