When Tim Harding agrees to do a friend a favour by bidding for an antique ring at an auction on his behalf, he is unaware of the secrets tied up with it - secrets that date back three hundred years.
But the ring is stolen before it can be sold, and a shocking murder follows. Harding is quickly thrown into a web of conspiracies surrounding the ring's origins. As he draws closer to the heart of the mystery, he comes across a young woman he is certain he recognizes, even though they have never met.
But as he goes in search of her identity, his life begins to fall apart. Somewhere, a perilous truth awaits him, coupled with a terrible realization: those who uncover that truth cannot be allowed to live...
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Imprint: Transworld Digital
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Published: 04/03/2010
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ISBN: 9781407068275
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Length: 448 Pages
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RRP: £9.98
Reviews
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"An absorbing read from a truly creative storyteller... A dizzying sequence of twists, handled with Goddard's customary aplomb, make Name to a Face both an excellent introduction to his work and a treat for diehard fans"
Guardian
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"Mysterious, dramatic, intricate, fascinating and unputdownable... Goddard is the crime writers' crime writer"
Daily Mirror
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"The master of the clever twist"
Sunday Telegraph
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"Goddard rarely disappoints... Meticulous planning, well-drawn characters and an immaculate sense of place... A satisfying number of twists and shocks along the way"
The Times
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"When it comes to duplicity and intrigue, Goddard is second to none... A master of manipulation"
Daily Mail
