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A Lesson in Dying - The Complete Inspector Ramsay Series

Ann Cleeves

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A Lesson in Dying - The Complete Inspector Ramsay Series
A Lesson in Dying - The Complete Inspector Ramsay Series

Twisted mystery, unveiling small-town secrets and madness.

If you've got a passion for crime novels that delve into the complexities of small communities, "A Lesson in Dying" might just be your next page-turner. Ann Cleeves introduces you to the captivating Inspector Ramsay, whose intuitive investigation into a headmaster's murder will have you questioning the trustworthiness of the characters you meet along the way. The rich, believable world Cleeves builds teems with scandal and intrigue, ensuring that each chapter draws you further into the murky waters of Heppleburn's secrets.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781529070538
Author: Ann Cleeves
Publisher: Pan Books (UK)
Date of Publication: 2024-06-20
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Drama, Contemporary
Related Topics: Suspense, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 7485 readers)

Description

The first crime novel featuring Inspector Ramsay, whose reputation hangs in the balance as he investigates the murder of a headmaster in a close-knit Northumbrian pit village.
 

Twisted mystery, unveiling small-town secrets and madness.

If you've got a passion for crime novels that delve into the complexities of small communities, "A Lesson in Dying" might just be your next page-turner. Ann Cleeves introduces you to the captivating Inspector Ramsay, whose intuitive investigation into a headmaster's murder will have you questioning the trustworthiness of the characters you meet along the way. The rich, believable world Cleeves builds teems with scandal and intrigue, ensuring that each chapter draws you further into the murky waters of Heppleburn's secrets.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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