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When Mrs. Bradley opens an anonymous letter at breakfast, she is drawn into a dark memory of a previous criminal investigation—a convicted murderer and satanist. The note also hints at a new wave of gruesome, ritualistic killings in the quiet Norfolk Broads, compelling Bradley to launch a fresh inquiry. Boasting sharp wit and an iron will, the seasoned detective must unravel the connections between past and present crimes before the killer strikes again.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Gladys Mitchell
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