Bleeding Heart Square

Bleeding Heart Square by Andrew Taylor is an uncorrected proof edition published by Penguin in 2009, featuring 467 pages in English. Set in 1934 London, the narrative follows Lydia Langstone, who escapes an abusive marriage and finds herself in the mysterious Bleeding Heart Square. As she navigates this decaying cul-de-sac, she becomes entangled in the enigma surrounding the disappearance of Miss Penhow, a middle-aged spinster who vanished four years prior, and the unsettling events that unfold around her.

Readers will encounter a blend of historical elements and psychological intrigue as the story unfolds. The plot introduces a seedy plain-clothes policeman who is fixated on the square, alongside Rory Wentwood, a struggling journalist desperate to reach Miss Penhow. The narrative is further complicated by the ominous delivery of parcels containing rotting hearts to Joseph Serridge, the last person known to have seen Miss Penhow alive. This edition invites readers to delve into a world of mystery and suspense, exploring themes of crime and gothic tension within a richly detailed historical backdrop.