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Telling Tales

Telling Tales

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Telling Tales is the second book in Ann Cleeves Vera Stanhope series, which is now a major ITV detective drama. Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope is tasked with uncovering the truth and must find out which lies will bring her to the killer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan


Telling Tales is the second book in Ann Cleeves Vera Stanhope series, which has now been transformed into a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera. The story revolves around a young girl named Abigail Mantel, who was murdered ten years ago at the age of fifteen. Her father's girlfriend was convicted of the crime, but new evidence has emerged that proves her innocence, leaving her killer still at large.

Abigail's best friend from the time of the murder has returned to the East Yorkshire village of Elvet to raise her young family. She is shocked by the new revelations and begins to realize that she didn't know her friend as well as she thought. Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope is assigned to investigate the case, and as her inquiries stir up past secrets, the villagers will do anything to protect themselves.

Vera must navigate through a web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice. She faces numerous challenges as she delves deeper into the case, including resistance from the villagers and personal conflicts within her team.

Through her investigations, Vera uncovers a complex web of relationships and motives, leading her to a shocking conclusion. Telling Tales is a gripping and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

In addition to this series, Ann Cleeves has written several other books featuring Vera Stanhope, including The Crow Trap, Hidden Depths, and Silent Voices. These books provide further insight into Vera's character and her investigations, and are sure to captivate fans of the series.

Overall, Ann Cleeves' Vera Stanhope series is a must-read for anyone who enjoys detective fiction with a touch of mystery and intrigue. With her compelling characters and intricate plots, Cleeves has created a series that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529049909

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