Journey into the atmospheric landscapes of England's Northumberland, where grim mysteries unfold. This gripping series follows a sharp-witted inspector as he tackles complex murder cases and uncovers secrets buried beneath the surface. Each installment tests his intellect and resolve, plunging into the depths of human nature.
The first novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Sunday Times bestselling author Ann Cleeves. Inspector Ramsay is called to investigate the headmaster’s terrible murder at Heppleburn School. He's certain he’s found the culprit, but the school caretaker is convinced there’s another guilty party . . .
In this Pan Heritage Classics edition, Inspector Stephen Ramsey delves into the murder of Otterbridge's beloved Dorothea.