Isbn: 9798180808707 - a murder on the river test: book 1 (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Seeking a quieter life after the tragic loss of her father, former London detective Kleigh Smith accepts a position in the small rural town of Whitchurch. Expecting little more than village disputes and stolen bicycles, she quickly finds herself drawn into a mystery that has haunted the community for decades.When local barmaid Emily Ellis is found murdered beside the River Test, Kleigh uncovers a connection to Emily's aunt, Margaret Ellis, a schoolteacher who vanished during the Second World War along with two evacuee children under her care.As Kleigh and local constable Oliver Briggs dig deeper, old rumours begin to surface. A respected farming family. A missing wife. A teenage girl's suspicious death. Secrets whispered behind closed doors. At the centre of it all stands Arthur Holloway, a pillar of the community whose family has lived at Hannington Farm for generations.But some secrets refuse to stay buried.With the help of Arthur's troubled son, Mitch Holloway, Kleigh uncovers a trail of deception stretching back more than thirty years. What begins as a single murder investigation soon becomes something far more terrifying-a hunt for a serial killer who has hidden in plain sight while an entire village looked the other way.Set against the beautiful Hampshire countryside, Whispers Beneath Hannington Farm is a gripping historical crime mystery filled with buried secrets, unforgettable characters, and the chilling reminder that evil often wears the most familiar face.Perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric village mysteries, slow-burning investigations, and compelling detective partnerships.…