大象传媒

Dermot's threatening presence in the house in Maida Vale has become all-pervasive.

After Carl reveals the hold Dermot has over him, Nicola decides to confront him herself. But Dermot refuses to be cowed and instead turns the focus upon her, describing how abhorrent he finds it that she and Carl are living in sin.

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

Abridged by Robin Brooks.

Read by Patricia Hodge.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in December 2015.