Murder in the Mill-Race: A Devon Mystery

When Dr. Raymond Ferens and his wife move to a practice in Milham in the Moor in North Devon, they are enchanted with the beautiful hilltop village. However, they soon uncover its secrets, such as envy, hatred, and malice. Sister Monica, the warden of a children's home, is found drowned in the mill race, and Chief Inspector Macdonald faces one of his most difficult cases in a village determined not to betray its dark secrets to a stranger.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 01 May 2019
Publisher: British Library Publishing

Dr. Raymond Ferens relocates to a practice in Milham, a picturesque hilltop village nestled in North Devon, accompanied by his wife. Impressed by its breathtaking proximity to the moor and sky, they are immediately enchanted by the village's charm. However, as they delve deeper, they uncover a darker side, revealing envy, hatred, and malice lurking beneath the surface. Despite the widespread belief that Sister Monica, the warden of a children's home, is a saintly figure, doubts begin to creep into their minds. Just a few months after the Ferens' arrival, Sister Monica's lifeless body is discovered drowned in the mill race, leaving Chief Inspector Macdonald with one of his most challenging cases yet. The villagers, fiercely protective of their secrets, refuse to divulge any information to the outsider, determined to keep their dark secrets hidden from the eyes of a stranger. As Macdonald delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit that threatens to engulf the entire village. With each passing day, the stakes become higher, and Macdonald must navigate through a maze of treachery and betrayal to uncover the truth behind Sister Monica's death and the sinister secrets that lie hidden in Milham.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 188 x 130 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780712352680