Shape of Snakes

Family correspondence-dated 1999

CURRAN HOUSE

Whitehay Road

Torquay

Devon

Friday

Dearest M,

I can't help feeling Libby is right, and you should rethink these visits on Monday, particularly the one to Alan's house. I know Danny's told you Alan won't be there-but do at least consider how he's likely to react when his wife tells him you've taken photographs of what's there. Are you sure it wouldn't be more sensible to involve the police ? I know I don't need to remind you of what Alan and his father did to you-it distresses me to see you washing your hands all the time-but I'm not as confident as you that just because Alan's brother doesn't seem to know about his past, his wife won't either.

Love,

Dad

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