Norman Thorne was found guilty of the murder of Elsie Cameron, but even at the time of his execution, there were doubts about his guilt...
This novella was a very quick read, it's only 128 pages. Minette Walters first tells us what she think happened between Elsie and Norman, based upon the facts, naturally, as if we were watching them both : dialogues, attitudes and backgrounds for both of them.
To be honest, when I learned that Elsie was to be the victim of the murder, my first thought was "good riddance" - it's not charitable, I know, sorry, but she was really obsessive and I felt bad about Norman.
And Norman was young, yes, but he was weak too - maybe the way he was brought up by his father ? Or just his personality. Or he was just too young and his life made him harder than he was at the beginning - and he led a very hard life.
Then Elsie disappears and we see the history through the eyes of the police officer and how everything develops and leads to the inevitable hanging.
But was Norman really guilty ? The doubt is permitted. Very good read !
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