Rosary Garden

In the garden of her convent school, Ali finds a murdered newborn baby, sparking a media sensation and a police investigation. Detectives Vincent Swan and Gina Considine must uncover the identity of the dead child in a community with secrets to protect.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2021
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

A captivating tale of secrets and lies unfolds in VAL MCDERMID's novel, "As Good as It Gets." Denise Mina praises it as "an arresting new talent." Chris Brookmyren describes it as "a compulsive, page-turning crime novel." However, not every child is a blessing, as Ali discovers the lifeless body of a newborn baby hidden in her convent school's garden. In a society divided by religious conflicts and reproductive struggles, the case sparks media attention, despite the church's efforts to suppress it. This is not the first time Ali has encountered such a tragedy. Detectives Vincent Swan and Gina Considine are tasked with identifying the deceased child, but the pressure to uncover the truth is hindered by the community's secrets, which they are determined to protect. Gina, who has firsthand knowledge of the struggles faced by many girls in Ireland, knows the silence and shame that often accompany difficult decisions in challenging circumstances. As the evidence points towards Ali, questions arise about her role in this tragic incident. "A compelling mystery that will keep you gripped until the last page," "perfect for readers of Val McDermid, Denise Mina, Tana French, and Jo Spain," "WINNER OF THE DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL BOOK PRIZE." This gripping debut by IRISH TIMES has been described as a "vivid thriller" by IRISH INDEPENDENT and a "compulsive, page-turning crime novel" by DECLAN HUGHES.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788164115
Edition number: Main