A new edition of a classic novel from the late Ruth Rendell, whose books have sold 20 million copies. Follows the lives of the rich and the homeless around Regent's Park in London London's wealthiest, poorest, kindest and most dangerous citizens all cross paths in Regent's Park. a generous act of kindness that culminates in a horrible break-up with her abusive boyfriend. Moving to the affluent edge of London's famous Regent's Park, Mary believes she has finally escaped the threat of violence.