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Streech village has long harbored unease toward the three women residing at the Grange, a suspicion that dates back to the mysterious disappearance of Phoebe Maybury’s husband. Ten years later, a corpse is unearthed within the Grange grounds, thrusting Phoebe into the center of suspicion. The police, determined to prove her guilt, launch a detailed investigation that exposes hidden motives, strained friendships, and the fragile fabric of a tight-knit community. As the case unfolds, the layers of trust and betrayal within the village—and the Grange’s residents—become increasingly unsettled.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Minette Walters
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