Publisher's Synopsis
In a remote village in Suffolk, four people arrive at the house of John Powell, a wealthy estate owner. Following news of his impending bankruptcy, his wife, his lover, his ex-headmaster and his house guest gather, but it appears John has gone missing. The Life and Death of Thomas John describes the effect of the collapse ofgiant insurance company, Lloyds, on one person in particular. The story follows the impact of the tragedy on the lives of the four people most closely associated with him. As the tension mounts, the relationships of those close to Powell begin to unravel.
