The Golden Deed

When Frank Roscoe saves their young son from drowning Sally and John Mellanby are understandably grateful and offer their help to the ex-Army officer while he establishes himself in the local area. They invite him into their home offer him a car and even an interest-free loan if he needs it.<br><br>Slowly Roscoe's manner changes and the family become trapped in a nightmare of fear and suspicion which threatens to destroy their tranquil way of life.<br><br>A gripping and all too plausible story of blackmail and deceit set in the soft beauty of Somerset The Golden Deed is a simple yet effective tale of a couple whose good intentions bring a treacherous force into their lives.<br><br>'Has the priceless gift of telling a story with apparent simplicity but unfailing grip' <i>Times Literary Supplement</i>