The Intruder at Number 40

A dark and thrilling short story featuring characters from The Sudden Departure of the FrasersHe sold 40 Lime Park Road months ago. So why is he still visiting the house?Ryan Steer is an estate agent in property hotspot Lime Park, gatekeeper to a growing population of well-heeled families and affluent couples attracted by the area's promise of a tranquil suburban lifestyle. To be honest, the houses sell themselves, and when Ryan hands over the keys to his vendors he usually wishes them well and loses their faces in the crowd. Until Jeremy and Amber Fraser, that is. For there is something about Mrs Fraser that gets under his skin, something that causes illicit thoughts, thoughts that lead to actions - secret, forbidden ones.But if ever a woman was worth the risk, it is Amber Fraser.** Preorder Louise Candlish's new novel The Swimming Pool now **