Joyce Cave had her husband, Robert, exactly where she wanted him - in a private gaol with herself, her aunt and her uncle as warders. He had been charged with killing the local good-time girl, who had tried the oldest trick in the world on the panicky Robert and ended up in the canal for her pains.
John Trewen Forbes and Lucy
But Joyce hadn''t bargained on John Trewen Forbes, a slick operator with schemes to rid himself of his young cousin Lucy, who was following the dangerous course of not parting with any of the proceeds of her inheritance.
check_circleThank you! Your feedback has been sent.
Cookie settings
A few cookies help keep your books in order.
We use essential cookies so your wishlist and account features work smoothly. Optional cookies help us understand how readers use the shop so we can improve it.
