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Discover the thrilling world of DCI Vera Stanhope in *The Darkest Evening: A Vera Stanhope Novel 9*, the captivating installment from the bestselling author Ann Cleeves. This gripping murder mystery begins when Vera, caught in a swirling blizzard, loses her way home. In a shocking turn of events, she finds a young toddler abandoned in a stationary car, leading her straight into a chilling investigation. As she brings the child to Brockburn, a decaying stately home, the festive atmosphere contrasts sharply with the grim discovery of a woman's body outside in the snow. Is this woman the mother of the child? What dark secrets lie buried in Brockburn's past? Dive into this compelling narrative filled with suspense and rich character development. With 400 pages of meticulously crafted prose, this brand new edition is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and police procedurals alike. *The Darkest Evening* invites readers to unravel its layers while enjoying the fierce intelligence and tenacity of Vera Stanhope. Ideal for book clubs or quiet evenings by the fire, this Vera Stanhope Novel promises a thrilling read that will leave you guessing until the very last page. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509889556
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
DCI Vera Stanhope returns in The Darkest Evening, the ninth novel in Sunday Times bestseller Ann Cleeves' enduringly popular series.
Driving home during a swirling blizzard, Vera Stanhope's only thought is to get there quickly.
But the snow is so heavy, she becomes disoriented and loses her way. Ploughing on, she sees a car slewed off the road ahead of her. With the driver's door open, Vera assumes the driver has sought shelter but when she inspects the car she is shocked to find a young toddler strapped in the back seat.
Afraid they will freeze, Vera takes the child and drives on, arriving at Brockburn, a run-down stately home she immediately recognizes as the house her father Hector grew up in.
Inside Brockburn a party is in full swing, with music and laughter to herald the coming Christmas. But outside in the snow, a young woman lies dead and Vera knows immediately she has a new case. Could this woman be the child's mother, and if so, what happened to her?
A classic country house mystery with a contemporary twist, Ann Cleeves returns with a brilliant Vera novel to savour.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509889556
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
DCI Vera Stanhope returns in The Darkest Evening, the ninth novel in Sunday Times bestseller Ann Cleeves' enduringly popular series.
Driving home during a swirling blizzard, Vera Stanhope's only thought is to get there quickly.
But the snow is so heavy, she becomes disoriented and loses her way. Ploughing on, she sees a car slewed off the road ahead of her. With the driver's door open, Vera assumes the driver has sought shelter but when she inspects the car she is shocked to find a young toddler strapped in the back seat.
Afraid they will freeze, Vera takes the child and drives on, arriving at Brockburn, a run-down stately home she immediately recognizes as the house her father Hector grew up in.
Inside Brockburn a party is in full swing, with music and laughter to herald the coming Christmas. But outside in the snow, a young woman lies dead and Vera knows immediately she has a new case. Could this woman be the child's mother, and if so, what happened to her?
A classic country house mystery with a contemporary twist, Ann Cleeves returns with a brilliant Vera novel to savour.