Yvonne Carmichael has worked hard to achieve the life she always wanted: a high-flying career in genetics, a good relationship with her husband and their two grown-up children. Then one day she meets a stranger at the Houses of Parliament and, in the dark, secret corners of London, begins an impulsive and passionate affair with him.

Paperback edition of Doughty's novel about a respected female scientist whose reckless affair leads her to standing trial for murder. With appeal to fans of "Before I Go To Sleep" and "Gone Girl", there will endorsements from Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Helen Dunmore and Julie Myerson. 'A compelling and bravely written book.' Hilary Mantel