New York: Penzler Books, (1988) dj. Hardcover first edition - The first work of fiction outside the crime field, by this author best known for his mystery novels set in South Africa. "Past 40, locked in the cold embrace of a dehydrated marriage, London-based radiologist Tom Lockhart. . . sets eyes on Ginny, enchanting daughter of old friends and at 18 trembling on the edge of womanhood and he's a goner." (Publishers Weekly) 244 pp. ISBN: 0-892962739.