A Stain on the Silence
A Stain on the Silence by Andrew Taylor is a 432-page thriller published by Penguin in 2007. This novel explores the complex dynamics of family life and the repercussions of past decisions when James, who had an affair with Lily as a child, learns that their liaison resulted in a daughter, Kate. Now an adult, Kate is accused of murder and seeks her father’s assistance, forcing James to confront the secrets he has kept hidden for years.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and suspense as James grapples with his responsibilities and the chaos that Kate’s arrival brings to his seemingly stable life. The story delves into themes of guilt and the impact of choices made long ago, set against a backdrop of crime and familial ties. This edition presents a compelling exploration of how the past can disrupt the present, challenging the boundaries of loyalty and conscience.
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A Stain on the Silence is a gripping thriller from the bestselling author of The Ashes of London
You can run from a guilty conscience, but you can’t hide . . .
James wasn’t much more than a child when he had an affair with Lily. And now, twenty-four years later, Lily confesses to James that their affair led to a daughter, Kate.
And Kate desperately needs her father’s help: she’s wanted for murder.
But there is no room for murder in James’s life. He has a wife, a good job, a nice house in the country . . .
As Kate comes crashing into his world, so she lights the fuse under his ordered life. Because James has also been keeping a secret – a very dark and deadly one…
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