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Heartstones, a novella by renowned crime writer Ruth Rendell, follows a disturbed sixteen‑year‑old as she navigates the aftermath of her mother’s death. The narrative blends elements of detective fiction with a sensitive portrayal of youth and loss, all within Rendell’s characteristic suspenseful style.
First publish date: April 1987
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Ruth Rendell
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