After the Ball

by Eileen Dewhurst

A teenage girl has her world changed around after meeting an older man at the theatre.But even before they get to know each other properly they witness a scene of terrifying violence.And their lives are not the same again.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

Eileen Dewhurst was born in Liverpool, read English at Oxford, and has earned her living in a variety of ways, including journalism. When she is not writing she enjoys solving cryptic crossword puzzles and drawing and painting cats.

Series:
. Neil Carter
. Helen Markham-Johnson
. Phyllida Moon

Series contributed to::
. Perfectly Criminal
. Northern Blood

Reviews

[Eileen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an ingenious plot. I thought it was well-written, considering the style of the time it was written and that I like old-fashioned writing. The characters were interesting and real, and the things that happened made me think. The big plot twist was great, and there was lots of subtle foreshadowing leading up to it. I don't know that I'd read it again, certainly not right away, but it's a story that will stick with me.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked this less than the others of hers that I've read. I suspected the truth all through the book, but couldn't figure out the 'why'.