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Ruth Rendell's final novel, a dark tale of psychological suspense. Read by Patricia Hodge.

A man unwittingly sets in train a sequence of tragic events when he sells slimming pills to a friend. Read by Patricia Hodge.

Ruth Rendell's final novel is a dark and atmospheric tale of psychological suspense.

Budding crime-writer Carl could do with some extra cash. 

Renting out the top part of his house in Maida Vale - newly inherited from his father - will help his cash flow immensely. 

And what harm could it do to sell some slimming pills from his late father's stash of 'alternative medicines' to his actress friend Stacey, who's been putting on weight in the wake of a relationship break up..?

Abridged in ten parts by Robin Brooks.

Read by Patricia Hodge.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2015.

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Ruth Rendell's final novel, a dark and atmospheric tale of psychological suspense.

Adaptation of Ruth Rendell's final novel, a dark and atmospheric tale of psychological suspense. Read by Patricia Hodge. Abridged by Robin Brooks.

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