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Name: Death on the Downs
Author: Simon Brett

When Carole Seddon, a retired woman who practices alternative medicine, drives to the West Sussex town of Weldisham for a morning walk on the Downs, she discovers human bones hidden in a fertilizer bag inside an abandoned barn after a sudden downpour. Carole calls the police, who realize a criminal case has begun, and she unexpectedly takes on the task of identifying the remains and uncovering how they ended up there. With Jude’s return, the two friends—whose contrasting personalities and shared friendship spark a dynamic partnership—begin to investigate the mystery together, blending Carole’s investigative instincts with Jude’s supportive presence in a setting that highlights the charm of an English village.

First publish date: 2001

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Simon Brett

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