Name To a Face

ROBERT GODDARD, born in Hampshire and a History graduate from Cambridge, achieved instant success with his debut novel, Past Caring. His gripping narratives and intricate plots have since captivated a global audience. The first Harry Barnett novel, Into the Blue, won the inaugural WHSmith Thumping Good Read Award and was adapted for television. In the opening chapter, few clients of Jardiniera reside in Monaco due to the lack of gardens in the high-rise apartments dominating the area. One exception is Barney Tozer, a significant client who has invested in the company and owns a luxurious penthouse in La Condamine, complete with a private garden offering stunning views of the Port de Monaco and the Mediterranean. Tim Harding, a well-built man in his late forties, operates a Jardiniera truck and enjoys the physical demands of gardening, though he harbors a deeper sense of unease about human relationships. As he arrives at Tozer's property, Harding is aware that today's work will not involve gardening tasks, despite his appearance suggesting otherwise. The Riviera's weather is in transition, and business is slow at Jardiniera, with many clients away and gardens requiring only minimal maintenance. He senses an obligation to comply with Tozer's forthcoming request, even as an instinct warns him to be cautious. Tozer, engrossed in a phone call on his terrace, acknowledges Harding with a casual wave, embodying his habitual preocc