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Violence
Some
Moderate; a psychological thriller with crime and physical danger
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content
Substance Use
Barely any
Mild; Wales social world
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate; the psychological dimension of a therapist who knows too much
What this book is about
Charlotte Williams's debut mystery introduces Jessica Mayhew, a psychotherapist in Cardiff, Wales, whose professional life collides with criminal danger when the secrets disclosed in her consulting room lead to something threatening. Williams draws on her academic background in Welsh studies to create a mystery series rooted in the particular atmosphere of rural and urban Wales.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Psychological thriller content
Professional ethics under threat
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