The Odd Flamingo Author Surname:Bawden Jasper was eight years old

Jasper was eight years old when he was kidnapped and raised by a killer

but not quite down for good

has gained sole control

Shake Bouchon didn't think of himself as the settling-down type

the threads of time threaten to unravel

The Odd Flamingo Author Surname:Bawden Jasper was eight years oldBeautiful Rose Blacker was a pathetic figure when she came to tell Celia Stone that she was pregnant by Humphrey, Celia's husband. Rose produced love letters from Humphrey which seemed to be conclusive proof of his guilt. Fearful for the future of her family, Celia sent for Will Hunt, her old flame and friend. Will tried to help, but the murder which soon followed only added to the network of troubles around Humphrey. Will's seemingly ineffective