Devastating family secrets from the past. Sisters with a murderous rivalry . . . A family move into their dream home in Dorchester: it seems perfect, particularly for their two children, but when Philip and Jill Freeman move a buddleia bush, what they find buried beneath its roots will haunt them forever. DCI Sophie Allen is forced to probe crimes that occurred many years before, crimes that cause emotional upheavals within the local community. In a complex investigation, Sophie Allen unearths family secrets which carry on having devastating effects to this day and risk taking new lives.
Love this series! I really like DCI Sophie Allen, and love the way she works with her team. Great characters, clever plots, and all delivered with a pinch of humor. I highly recommend this series of books and look forward to the next installment!
Great British mystery. Recommend for all those who love British mysteries. I loved the book. One of the better British mysteries. I got this on a kindle discount and then looked for others by the same author. I’m going to wait until the price goes down.Really holds your attention. Could not put the book down and read it late into the night.
This is the fourth title in Michael Hambling’s series featuring … This is the fourth title in Michael Hambling’s series featuring DCI Sophie Allen. It’s the first one of the series that’s come my way, and I shall definitely be seeking out the others.Â