Books like En la oscuridad (Set in Darkness) by Ian Rankin
In "En la oscuridad (Set in Darkness)" Inspector Rebus is called to Queensbury House, the site of the new Scottish Parliament, where three bodies are discovered. The case forces him to dig up long‑buried secrets and confront hidden political intrigues.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Ian Rankin
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