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Set against a crumbling hotel on the England‑Wales border, the novel follows young Jane Watkins, newly free on her first weekend job, as she discovers a web of inherited evil, a mysterious love affair, and whispers that the legend of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s *The Hound of the Baskervilles* may have a real source. Meanwhile, Jane’s mother Merrily, a diocesan exorcist for Hereford, senses the growing darkness, with a looming snowstorm and a killing threatening to turn the quiet holiday into a hunt for truth and survival. The story blends family dynamics, folklore, and detective intrigue to create a chilling mystery for readers who enjoy crime, clergy themes, and women‑led investigations.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Phil Rickman
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