Description
Packed with classic crime fiction charm, the first instalment in a new string of mysteries from the bestselling creator of the Vera Stanhope and Shetland series finds Inspector Ramsay tasked with the case of a dead Headmaster, found hung after his school's Halloween party.
Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet again.
A Lesson in Dying is the first mystery novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.
Who hung the headmaster in the playground on the night of the school Halloween Party?
Almost everyone in Heppleburn either hated or feared the viper-tongued Harold Medburn. Inspector Ramsay is convinced it was the headmaster’s enigmatic wife but Jack Robson, school governor and caretaker, is determined to prove her innocence.
With the help of his restless daughter Patty, Jack digs into the secrets of Heppleburn, and uncovers a cesspit of lies, adultery, blackmail and madness . . .
Book Details
Format: |
Paperback |
Number of Pages: |
240 |
ISBN: |
9781529070538 |
Published: |
20 Jun 2024 |
Weight: |
170g |
Dimensions: |
198 x 130 x 13 (mm) |
Language: |
English |
