Bowness Bequest

Winter has arrived in Windermere, bringing with it the death of Frances Henderson, the best friend of Persimmon Simmy Brown's mother. When Frances's husband is violently murdered, Simmy must face the fact that the family she was once so close to holds dark and sinister secrets.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2018
Publisher: Allison & Busby

Winter has descended upon the town of Windermere, bringing with it a tragic loss that has left Persimmon Simmy Brown's mother, Frances Henderson, deeply saddened. Having grown up alongside the Henderson family, Simmy is now grappling with the profound impact of losing a cherished childhood friend. Furthermore, the bequest left in Frances's will adds an extra layer of confusion and intrigue to her already challenging situation.

Just as Simmy begins to navigate the emotional aftermath of Frances's death, a shocking turn of events occurs. Frances's husband, a prominent figure in the community, is brutally murdered in his own home, leaving Simmy and the entire town in shock. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Simmy discovers that the family she once thought she knew so well holds dark and sinister secrets.

The more Simmy uncovers, the more she realizes that the Henderson family is embroiled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and violence. She finds herself questioning her own perceptions and allegiances, as she struggles to piece together the truth behind the murders and the family's hidden agenda.

With the help of her childhood friend, Jack, Simmy begins to unravel the complex web of lies and secrets that the Henderson family has been hiding for years. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter dangerous individuals who are willing to do anything to protect the family's reputation and power.

Despite the dangers they face, Simmy and Jack are determined to expose the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice. They must navigate through a network of lies, deceit, and treachery, using their wits and intuition to outsmart those who are trying to silence them.

Through their journey, Simmy learns the importance of loyalty, trust, and the strength of friendship. She realizes that sometimes, the people we trust the most can turn out to be our greatest enemies, and that the truth can be hidden in plain sight.

In the end, Simmy and Jack succeed in bringing the Henderson family to justice, and the town of Windermere begins to heal from the trauma that has been inflicted upon it. Simmy emerges from the ordeal stronger and more resilient, having learned valuable lessons about the nature of evil and the importance of standing up for what is right.

Winter has arrived in the town of Windermere, and it has brought with it a tragic loss that has left Persimmon Simmy Brown's mother, Frances Henderson, deeply saddened. Having grown up alongside the Henderson family, Simmy is now grappling with the profound impact of losing a cherished childhood friend. Furthermore, the bequest left in Frances's will adds an extra layer of confusion and intrigue to her already challenging situation.

Just as Simmy begins to navigate the emotional aftermath of Frances's death, a shocking turn of events occurs. Frances's husband, a prominent figure in the community, is brutally murdered in his own home, leaving Simmy and the entire town in shock. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Simmy discovers that the family she once thought she knew so well holds dark and sinister secrets.

The more Simmy uncovers, the more she realizes that the Henderson family is embroiled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and violence. She finds herself questioning her own perceptions and allegiances, as she struggles to piece together the truth behind the murders and the family's hidden agenda.

With the help of her childhood friend, Jack, Simmy begins to unravel the complex web of lies and secrets that the Henderson family has been hiding for years. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter dangerous individuals who are willing to do anything to protect the family's reputation and power.

Despite the dangers they face, Simmy and Jack are determined to expose the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice. They must navigate through a network of lies, deceit, and treachery, using their wits and intuition to outsmart those who are trying to silence them.

Through their journey, Simmy learns the importance of loyalty, trust, and the strength of friendship. She realizes that sometimes, the people we trust the most can turn out to be our greatest enemies, and that the truth can be hidden in plain sight.

In the end, Simmy and Jack succeed in bringing the Henderson family to justice, and the town of Windermere begins to heal from the trauma that has been inflicted upon it. Simmy emerges from the ordeal stronger and more resilient, having learned valuable lessons about the nature of evil and the importance of standing up for what is right.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749021597