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On the Face of it, househusband Joe Wynde has it all – apart from his sight. Robbed of 90% of his vision by a degenerative eye disorder, Joe’s goals, are simple: to raise his two sassy daughters properly while avoiding close physical contact with street furniture and bored banker’s wives.
Compared to the lifestyles of his wealthy neighbours this may seem unglamorous, but with financial crisis rocking the city, some of them are going to discover just how exposed they are.
When Joe is falsely accused of driving a fellow stay-at-home dad to suicide, he turns to unrequited old flame Miranda Letherbridge for support. A journalist with a keen nose for local gossip, she smells a conspiracy, which draws them into a web of illicit affairs blackmail amidst London’s wealthy elite.
A racket others will protect at all costs.
Blind Trust is a slow-burning thriller providing a unique insight into the world of those deprived of their major sense, while casting a wry glance at the nature of wealth.
http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/blindtrust
Compared to the lifestyles of his wealthy neighbours this may seem unglamorous, but with financial crisis rocking the city, some of them are going to discover just how exposed they are.
When Joe is falsely accused of driving a fellow stay-at-home dad to suicide, he turns to unrequited old flame Miranda Letherbridge for support. A journalist with a keen nose for local gossip, she smells a conspiracy, which draws them into a web of illicit affairs blackmail amidst London’s wealthy elite.
A racket others will protect at all costs.
Blind Trust is a slow-burning thriller providing a unique insight into the world of those deprived of their major sense, while casting a wry glance at the nature of wealth.
http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/blindtrust
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On the Face of it, househusband Joe Wynde has it all - apart from his sight. Robbed of 90% of his vision by a degenerative eye disorder, Joe's goals, are simple: to raise his two sassy daughters properly while avoiding close physical contact with street furniture and bored banker's wives.
Compared to the lifestyles of his wealthy neighbours this may seem unglamorous, but with financial crisis rocking the City, some of them are going to discover just how exposed they are.
When Joe is falsely accused of driving a fellow stay-at-home dad to suicide, he turns to unrequited old flame Miranda Lethbridge for support. A journalist with a keen nose for local gossip, she smells a conspiracy, which draws them into a web of illicit affairs blackmail amidst London's wealthy elite.
A racket others will protect at all costs.
Blind Trust is a slow-burning thriller providing a unique insight into the world of those deprived of their major sense, while casting a wry glance at the nature of wealth.
virginmoneygiving.com/blindtrust
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I almost feel ashamed to admit that I didn't actually buy this book but was given a copy by my sister who was in turn given it by someone else - she has a huge stack of books to read and knew she wouldn't get to it for a while, and also knows that I like a good thriller...
...and 'Blind Trust' is more than a 'good' thriller - it's excellent! Quite hard to believe that it's a first novel, in fact - it grips from the first word to the last and moves along at a cracking but natural pace. The characters are vividly and succinctly described so that you easily and quickly build up a mental image of each of them and their surroundings. My personal 'test' of how I rate a story is whether or not I can imagine it on a TV screen in my head - this one is almost crying out to be televised in my opinion, it would make a cracking drama series if handled properly. TV Execs please note!
I may have to purchase my own copy of this, or my sister will never get to read it... and I do hope there will be a sequel. If not with Joe (although I like him a lot as a character - he's flawed, and that is always interesting!) then perhaps another visually impaired character. 'They' do say that you should write about what you know, but 'Blind Trust' is a lot more than that; it's an all-too-realistic depiction of the darker side of human nature, softened by the truth that there are more good people than bad out there - thank goodness.
A fabulous read, in conclusion - can thoroughly recommend.
...and 'Blind Trust' is more than a 'good' thriller - it's excellent! Quite hard to believe that it's a first novel, in fact - it grips from the first word to the last and moves along at a cracking but natural pace. The characters are vividly and succinctly described so that you easily and quickly build up a mental image of each of them and their surroundings. My personal 'test' of how I rate a story is whether or not I can imagine it on a TV screen in my head - this one is almost crying out to be televised in my opinion, it would make a cracking drama series if handled properly. TV Execs please note!
I may have to purchase my own copy of this, or my sister will never get to read it... and I do hope there will be a sequel. If not with Joe (although I like him a lot as a character - he's flawed, and that is always interesting!) then perhaps another visually impaired character. 'They' do say that you should write about what you know, but 'Blind Trust' is a lot more than that; it's an all-too-realistic depiction of the darker side of human nature, softened by the truth that there are more good people than bad out there - thank goodness.
A fabulous read, in conclusion - can thoroughly recommend.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book - as many people have already said, it grabs you and I couldn't wait to get back to it in the evening. The characters are true and deep enough and some of the descriptions were laugh-out funny. I hoped straight away that Joe would come back soon and go on elucidating mysteries, so I'm looking forward to his next challenge!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked this book up and really struggled to put it down again.
The plot builds at just the right pace and is intricately laced with real life situations. A well written thriller that grips you by not giving away the key points of the plot too soon nor keeping them hidden too long.
The protagonist Joe is the kind of person you could walk past on the street or bump into the pub, at times you feel like Joe is an old friend and Szell uses such a well written character to open the door onto the real life challenges of living with a sight disorder, but at no time does the narrative descend into an exercise of self-pity.
An excellent book to lose yourself in and I thoroughly recommend it.
The plot builds at just the right pace and is intricately laced with real life situations. A well written thriller that grips you by not giving away the key points of the plot too soon nor keeping them hidden too long.
The protagonist Joe is the kind of person you could walk past on the street or bump into the pub, at times you feel like Joe is an old friend and Szell uses such a well written character to open the door onto the real life challenges of living with a sight disorder, but at no time does the narrative descend into an exercise of self-pity.
An excellent book to lose yourself in and I thoroughly recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
An unexpected Treasure amongst the Pebbles
A very gripping novel that had me engrossed until the end. The creative story in isolation was worthy of praise yet Szell cleverly weaves into it an education for readers on the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Vincamrex
Don't judge this book just by its cover!
What a good book! I am so glad I was seduced into reading it by its eye-catching cover. If I'd not spotted it by chance, I would have missed what turned out to be a gripping read... Read more
Published 5 months ago by becket
Great read!
A brilliant insight into the life of a blind person. Great characterisation: Szell has captured at least two 'types' that are very much in evidence in NW3 - the bored, neurotic... Read more
Published 7 months ago by FigurativelySpeaking
A great read!
This is a great read. The plot is interesting enough to keep your attention throughout the book, and the author's style and talent for description make it a pleasure to read. Read more
Published 7 months ago by JF
Blind Trust
I do not usually read thrillers but was very pleasantly surprised to find this book so gripping and exciting that I was unable to put it down - causing me to have a very late... Read more
Published 8 months ago by JU
Unexpectedly engrossing
Picked this up from a hotel library while away - was drawn to it on the shelf by the cover design - and became quickly embroiled in the story. Read more
Published 8 months ago by FAIRN
Mirror mirror
Are we sure this is extraordinary first novel is indeed fiction and not a fly on the wall biography of life in one of London's many villages which have become a strange melting pot... Read more
Published 8 months ago by NW3LOCAL
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This was recommended by my beloved and I found it to be a rip-roaring yarn. Grabbed my attention from the very beginning and manintained it throughout. Read more
Published 8 months ago by ACLW
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This book is a "must read". It has a bit of everything from crime, romance to violence. I read it in a couple of days as I wanted to know the outcome, I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 10 months ago by GMF
well crafted story with a twist
I really enjoyed this book. As a thriller, it is well-written with a strong story line and really good characterisations. Read more
Published 10 months ago by lms
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