When You Are Mine
Publisher,Sphere
Publication Date,
Format, Paperback
Weight, 600 g
No. of Pages,
Philomena McCarthy has defied the odds and become a promising young officer with the Metropolitan Police despite being the daughter of a notorious London gangster. Called to the scene of a domestic assault, she rescues a young woman, Tempe Brown, the girlfriend of a decorated detective. The incident is hushed up, but Phil has unwittingly made a dangerous enemy with powerful friends.
Determined to protect each other, the two women strike up a tentative friendship. Tempe is thoughtful and sweet and makes herself indispensable to Phil, but sinister things keep happening and something isn't quite right about the stories Tempe tells. When a journalist with links to Phil's father and to the detective is found floating in the Thames, Phil doesn't know where to turn, who to blame or who she can trust.
The characterisation is very good, Phil makes a terrific central focus as she’s brave, gutsy, instinctive and very capable of standing up for herself even though it frequently gets her into trouble.
this is a dark, intense and psychological thriller from Michael Robotham focusing on the themes of the boys culture in the police, of protecting their own when it comes to domestic violence, the controlling, coercive, and menacing behaviour, along with the issue of toxic relationships. highly recommended to everyone!
This was a good book. I wasn't sure where it was going but it ended up being a good read. I have liked all of the 6 or so books I have read from this author and look forward to reading more.
There is a lot about justice and fairness here and it is to Robotham’s credit that
I felt a lot of anger about some of the injustices being perpetrated.
This novel addresses some serious issues, most notably domestic violence and abuse against women. It also shines a light on groups of men, in this case the police, protecting one of their own above and beyond what the law permits. A good read.