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Valerie Stone is a private detective who has been investigating the lucrative and mostly legal field of private investigation for the last four years. She is blackmailed by a covert organisation looking into the same incident, leading her and those around her into a dirty storm.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2021
Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd

Valerie Stone is a multifaceted woman with a fascinating life. She possesses two cherished possessions: a vintage Jaguar and an antique watch. However, her lifestyle is not without its quirks. She indulges in a lavish habit of smoking numerous French cigarettes, rents a luxurious houseboat on the serene Thames River, and maintains a strategic distance from romantic entanglements with male admirers.

For the past four years, Valerie has embarked on a thrilling journey as a private detective, delving into the intricate world of investigations. Her past remains a mystery, shrouded in secrecy. However, it is known that she has a wealth of experience in the field, having honed her skills before her current profession.

Recently, Valerie has faced financial challenges, but a promising pay-out from an insurance investigation holds the potential to alleviate her financial woes. As she delves deeper into the case, she encounters a dead body washed up on the south coast, initially perceived as a tragic accident. However, things take a sinister turn when Valerie becomes the target of a covert organization investigating the same incident.

Silence and misinformation conspire to confuse Valerie and those around her, leading them into a treacherous and perilous storm. As the stakes rise, Valerie must navigate through a web of lies and deceit, using her sharp wit and unwavering determination to uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice.

Valerie Stone is a captivating character, a woman of mystery and resilience, who lives life on her own terms and refuses to be intimidated by the challenges that come her way. Her journey as a private detective is filled with thrilling twists and turns, and as she unravels the secrets of the case, she discovers that the line between good and evil is blurred, and that sometimes, the most unexpected heroes can emerge from the darkest shadows.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 139 x 217 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913913137