Stephen Bibby

The Bullingham Bequest Stephen Bibby

Ben Turner cannot escape The clutches of Crispin Collingwood. The very moment 'A Ransom for Rhodes' ends, a fresh falsehood begins. Even before Ben has left Malawi at the end of his previous mission, a new web of deception is being woven around him. Once again Ben finds himself charmed by the seductive Sabrina St Clair and persuaded to embark on another overseas journey. His quest for a priceless object - the principal item of the Bullingham bequest - leads him into double dealing and danger, frustrating attempts to settle into rural tranquillity. Gilda, his wife, reveals her ambitions and aspirations while, on the business front, some unwelcoming developments provide challenges and mixed opportunities. Against this background the narrative moves at a rapid pace. The action alternates between Southern Africa and the English countryside with a disturbing visit to Australia in between. Surprises and temptations come Ben's way at every turn. Family loyalties are tested and more than once he is forced to confront his hatred of heights. This is the third novel in the Collingwood collection with all the excitement of its two forerunners, 'Collingwood's Club' and 'A Ransom for Rhodes'.