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In the 1950s, a tragic double murder in Glasgow grips the city. William Watt, convicted amid doubts, seeks to clear his name by confronting former career criminal Peter Manuel, who claims he holds the essential testimony. Their tense 12‑hour encounter, set against Glasgow’s pubs and courts, explores themes of guilt, justice, and the elusive nature of truth in a historical crime mystery.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Denise Mina
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