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: Narrated in the present as he investigates Alicia’s past, interviewing her family and friends .
: Alicia’s murdered husband, whose hidden life is the catalyst for the tragedy . The Narrative Structure The novel employs a dual narrative:
: A forensic psychotherapist obsessed with Alicia's case. He secures a position at The Grove , a secure psychiatric facility in London, specifically to treat her and "unlock" her silence .