num_pages: 195
description: Eleven sinister short stories, from murder, perversion, corruption, blackmail and secret terrors that lead to unspeakable acts. Hidden fears that erupt in irrational violence have nothing to do with people like you-or do they?Contents:The new girl friendA dark blue perfumeThe orchard wallsHare's houseBribery and corruptionThe whistlerThe convolvulus clockLoopyFen HallFather's dayThe green road to Quephanda
language: English
title: The New Girl Friend and other Stories of Suspense
titlecomplete: The New Girl Friend and other Stories of Suspense
genres: Short Stories, Thriller, Crime, British Literature, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, France
ratings_count: 338
publisher: Ballantine Books