Darkest Evening

In the ninth novel of Ann Cleeves' crime series, DCI Vera Stanhope returns to investigate a dead woman found in a snow-covered car at Brockburn, a run-down stately home she recognizes as her father's childhood home.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 416 pages
\n Publication date: 18 February 2021
\n Publisher: Pan Macmillan
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Christmas is approaching, and death looms at the door. DCI Vera Stanhope makes her triumphant return in "The Darkest Evening," the ninth installment in the bestselling crime series by Ann Cleeves, hailed as a phenomenon by the Sunday Times. The darkest nights can conceal the most treacherous secrets. As Vera navigates through a swirling blizzard on her way home, her sole focus is to arrive safely. However, the heavy snow blinds her vision, leading her to become disoriented and lost. Eventually, she stumbles upon an abandoned car on the road. Assuming the driver has sought refuge, Vera is startled to discover a young toddler strapped in the back seat. Fearing for their lives, she takes the child and continues her journey, eventually arriving at Brockburn, a decaying stately home that holds a deep significance for her father, Hector. Inside Brockburn, a lively party is in full swing, filled with music and laughter, heralding the joyous arrival of Christmas. Yet, outside in the snow, a young woman lies lifeless, presenting Vera with a new case. Could she be the child's mother? And if so, what happened to her? "The Darkest Evening" is a gripping thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly consuming every page until the shocking conclusion.

\n Weight: 294g\n
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781509889556\n \n