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During the World War II blackout in the English village of Loamshire, a seemingly impossible murder unfolds. The astute detective Guy Northeast, the protagonist of Joanna Cannan’s second book in this series, methodically unravels a small cast of varied suspects, revealing the ingenious murderer. The narrative provides deep insight into Northeast’s investigative mind and showcases a compelling, engaging personality.
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Joanna Cannan
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