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Tracy Waterhouse, a retired police detective, has spent her post‐career in quiet routine until a chance encounter with the troubled Kelly Cross—and a child she drags through town—throws her world into chaos. Tracy’s sudden, reluctant guardianship exposes her lack of parental experience, but she soon realizes the true challenges lie far beyond the child's needs. Meanwhile, Jackson Brodie, celebrated for his work in the popular "Case Histories" series, finds himself on a mission to rescue a dog from abuse. As both protagonists tackle their new responsibilities, they discover that no good deed goes unpunished, and the dangers they face grow increasingly complex.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Kate Atkinson
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