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After a decade of Jeanie Long’s conviction for the murder of thirteen‑year‑old Abigail Mantel, fresh evidence proves her innocence, yet the killer remains at large. In the quiet village of Elvet, the revelation forces residents to confront past guilt and buried secrets. Inspector Vera Stanhope’s investigation pulls the community back into the winter night when the murder first occurred, revealing that the real danger may lie in the memories and shadows of those who were complicit. The story explores how fear, remorse and hidden truths can threaten to unravel when people are pressed to face their own pasts.
First publish date: January 7, 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Ann Cleeves
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