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In *In Bitter Chill* Sarah Ward weaves a moody London narrative that explores the weight of loss and the burden of family secrets. Through a series of understated revelations, the novel exposes how the darkest truths can be hidden nearest to us. The story unfolds within England’s social milieu, intertwining themes of crime, mystery, and the lives of young women.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Ward, Sarah (British author)
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