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‘The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries



Oxford, 1961. A family outing to Briar’s Hall ends in tragedy when eleven-year-old Eddie is found dead at the bottom of a disused well.


At first, it appears to be a tragic accident – but Coroner Clement Ryder and WPC Trudy Loveday aren’t convinced. Why would a boy afraid of heights go near a well? And if he was climbing and accidentally fell, why are there no signs of cuts or dirt on his hands?


As they investigate, the secrets of Briar’s Hall – and the mysterious de Lacey family who live there – begin to surface. Soon, Ryder and Loveday begin to fear that Eddie may have stumbled upon a secret that someone was willing to kill for…



A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.



‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series
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The Ryder and Loveday Series



Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION


Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE


Book 3: A FATAL FLAW



Book 4: A FATAL SECRET



Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH


Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR


Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT


Book 8: A FATAL END