Past Caring

Unraveling a politician's mysterious rise and fall

Robert Goddard author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Published:30th Sep '10

Should be back in stock very soon

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In Past Caring, historian Martin Radford investigates the mysterious downfall of politician Edwin Strafford, uncovering dark secrets and triggering dangerous events.

In Past Caring, the story follows Martin Radford, an unemployed historian who finds himself at a crossroads in life. When he is unexpectedly offered a job to investigate the life of Edwin Strafford, a once-prominent British politician, Martin sees a glimmer of hope. The task at hand is to unravel the mystery surrounding Strafford's sudden fall from grace in 1910, a downfall that remains shrouded in intrigue and linked to a series of strange deaths that have plagued his family for generations. As Martin delves into the leather-bound journal of this ruined man, he becomes increasingly captivated by the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Strafford's life and demise.

As Martin digs deeper, he discovers that the reasons behind Strafford's resignation and subsequent disappearance from the public eye are steeped in darkness. The love that once drove Strafford to the heights of his career became a source of betrayal, leaving him abandoned by the very woman he cherished. This investigation not only challenges Martin's skills as a historian but also thrusts him into a world of danger, as his inquiries trigger a violent chain of events. Those who believed their past sins were buried are drawn back into the light, forcing Martin to confront not only the secrets of the past but also the precariousness of his own present.

Past Caring is a gripping thriller that weaves together elements of mystery and historical intrigue, showcasing Robert Goddard's masterful storytelling. As the narrative unfolds, readers are taken on a journey filled with unexpected twists and a haunting exploration of ambition, love, and the shadows that linger long after the truth is revealed.

A complex trail of blackmail and murder. Recommended * Daily Express *
A hornet's nest of jealousy, blackmail and violence. Engrossing * Daily Mail *
One of the best novels I've read in a long time... The story is absolutely compelling... I loved every one of its 500 pages * The Washington Post *
Combines the expert suspense manipulation skills of a Daphne Du Maurier romance with those of a John Le Carre thriller * The New York Times *

ISBN: 9780552162951

Dimensions: 196mm x 129mm x 38mm

Weight: 420g

624 pages