It was the house of their dreams. Until the bodies were found . . .
When pregnant Saffron Cutler moves into 9
Skelton Place with boyfriend Tom and sets about renovations the last thing she
expects is builders uncovering a body - two bodies, in fact.
Forensics indicate the bodies have been buried
at least thirty years. Nothing Saffy need worry herself over. Until the police
launch a murder investigation and ask to speak to the cottage's former owner -
her grandmother, Rose.
Rose is in a care home and Alzheimer's means her
memory is increasingly confused. She can't help the police but it is clear she
remembers something.
As Rose's fragmented memories resurface, and the
police dig ever deeper, Saffy fears she and the cottage are being watched.
What happened thirty years ago?
Why did no one miss the victims?
What part did her grandmother play?
And is Saffy now in danger?
Review:
I seem to be picking some cracking books at the moment and this one did not disappoint at all. Another fabulous novel that keeps you guessing until the last few pages with twists and turns all the way through.
When Saffy and Tom move into their cottage at Beggars Nook, they count their blessings – the cottage was an inheritance and that means they can spend their money on making it their own, including a modern kitchen extension. However, when the builders come across a human bone whilst digging the garden up, they uncover more than just an old shallow grave.
The whole family come together to uncover the truth and identity of the two bodies found in the garden and it brings out things none of them could have imagined.
The book covers the past and present event in a skilful way with brilliantly played out characters. I must say this would make a fab movie! This is a book of many emotions and when I shed a few tears at the end it just confirmed how good this book was.
Thank you to NetGalley for access to this fab book.
Rating: 5/5
Available to pro-order from:
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UK – release date 19 August 2021
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