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When an eighteenth‑century painting is stolen from an old manor, the same house is set on fire moments before a collapse reveals a pile of bones. Detective Chief Inspector C.D. Sloan and Detective Constable Crosby delve into a web of local factions, historic secrets, and possible murder to uncover the truth behind the theft, arson, and the tangled history of Berebury’s manor. The investigation highlights the community’s divided plans for the property and the shadowy past of Tolmie Park.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Catherine Aird
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