The Private Wound by Nicholas Blake

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“The Private Wound” by Nicholas Blake (pen name of Cecil Day-Lewis) is a 1968 mystery thriller novel that delves into themes of passion, betrayal, and the shadows lurking beneath idyllic Irish countryside.

Dominic Eyre, a novelist drawn to Charlottestown for its tranquility and inspiration. His car breakdown becomes a fortuitous event, leading him to the Leeson household – a picture of rural charm with its charismatic owner, Flurry, and his alluring and enigmatic wife, Harriet.

Soon, Dominic finds himself entangled in a web of hidden desires and simmering jealousies. Harriet, with her captivating beauty and insatiable appetite, becomes an object of fascination and danger. Whispers of her unconventional relationship with Flurry and rumors of past traumas cast a shadow over their lives.