Paul Tempest is a blameless country solicitor. But - he is married to the enigmatic, beautiful Judith, who has a past of which she speaks little. One night, past and present collide: Paul returns home to find Judith gone, and, on that night when Paul's life is turned upside down, Inspector Barrett from the CID is only the first unwelcome caller. Joyce Muriel has woven a rich narrative tapestry, shot through with action, romance and adventure. Surprise follows surprise: was Judith involved with the IRA? Why has she gone to Ground? Will Paul find her, and, if he does, will she want him? All these questions and more are answered in a page-turner of a novel that is impossible to put down.