About the book
A woman's abandoned corpse is found in a shallow grave in a posh suburb. The death hits close to home for prosecutor Helen West as she and detective Geoffrey Bailey have just moved into a new house within the gated neighborhood where the body was dumped. But tensions continue to rise when the victim is identified as the wife of the developer who built the estates, and all of the neighbors begin to accuse one another.
As Helen and Geoffrey dig deeper into the secrets of their sleepy commuter village, they discover a hidden world of passion, envy, and betrayal.
This gripping mystery is perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Ruth Rendell.
Editions of Trial by Fire
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062301178
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062301147
Read an Excerpt
A woman's abandoned corpse is found in a shallow grave in a posh suburb. The death hits close to home for prosecutor Helen West as she and detective Geoffrey Bailey have just moved into a new house within the gated neighborhood where the body was dumped. But tensions continue to rise when the victim is identified as the wife of the developer who built the estates, and all of the neighbors begin to accuse one another.
As Helen and Geoffrey dig deeper into the secrets of their sleepy commuter village, they discover a hidden world of passion, envy, and betrayal.
This gripping mystery is perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Ruth Rendell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trial by Fire about?
A woman's abandoned corpse is found in a shallow grave in a posh suburb. The death hits close to home for prosecutor Helen West as she and detective Geoffrey Bailey have just moved into a new house within the gated neighborhood where the body was dumped. But tensions continue to rise when the victim is identified as the wife of the developer who built the estates, and all of the neighbors begin to accuse one another.
As Helen and Geoffrey dig deeper into the secrets of their sleepy commuter village, they discover a hidden world of passion, envy, and betrayal.
This gripping mystery is perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Ruth Rendell.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Trial by Fire?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Trial by Fire?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062301178
Is Trial by Fire part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Helen West Mysteries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Trial by Fire?
Frances Fyfield
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Trial by Fire is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062301178) and ebook(ISBN 9780062301147)
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