July's pick has already been Radio 4's Book at Bedtime and is an excellent slow-burn suspense story. CRIMSON CHINA by Betsy Tobin tells the story of two strangers who meet one freezing night in February 2004, in the icy waters of Morecombe Bay.
Angie, an English woman who is drunkenly attempting suicide, finds herself saving Wen, a Chinese cockle picker, from drowning. They share neither language nor experience but Angie offers him sanctuary, soon finding in this enigmatic stranger a refuge of her own. What she doesn't know is that Wen is a wanted man, on the run from a criminal gang...
You can find out more at Betsy's excellent website and our book of the month page.
And get your paperback or Kindle version now.
We're delighted that Betsy will be joining us for the chat on Tuesday 19 July, 8-9pm. Look forward to seeing you there.
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